NHL Betting Odds and Prediction - Columbus Blue Jackets vs Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Columbus Blue Jackets invade American Airlines Center on Tuesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Dallas Stars in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -265 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Tuesday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.8-2.4 win for the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Dallas Stars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
22-6-2 Dallas battles the Blue Jackets, currently with a 11-18-3 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 15-15 for the Stars and 12-17-3 for the Blue Jackets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Dallas vs Columbus injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 4-ranked Dallas Stars and the No. 24-rated Columbus Blue Jackets in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Dallas Stars No. 1-ranked offense (3.4 goals per game) against a Columbus Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 25 at 2.97 goals per game allowed. The Stars Sportsbook has clicked at a 22.92% rate while the Blue Jackets have a 81.65% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Columbus was a 2-1 loser in its last match at home against the Lightning. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Dallas lost its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Blues on December 12. Bettors who backed the Blues at -123 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus at Arizona, Thursday, December 17th
Dallas home to Calgary, Thursday, December 17th