The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Columbus and Dallas Stars on Thursday, with the host Blue Jackets trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Dallas Stars opened as 104 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
A 3.3-2.1 result in favor of the Stars is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Dallas Stars vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Columbus Blue Jackets currently sport a record of 25-18-3. The Dallas Stars are 26-17-3. Betting totals have seen the Blue Jackets post a 20-26 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Stars have gone 26-19-1 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Dallas injuries news.
The Columbus Blue Jackets sit at No. 17 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Dallas Stars sit at a No. 11 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 2.7 goals per game, against a Stars defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.74 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 13.43% while the Stars defense kills off 81.53% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Stars were a 4-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Red Wings. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Dallas at -126 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
Columbus was a 5-2 loser in its last match at home against the Canucks. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
- Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 10 games
- Dallas is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
- Columbus is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Columbus is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games
- Columbus is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas at Buffalo, Saturday, January 20th
Columbus at Las Vegas, Tuesday, January 23rd
