With losses in six of their last 10 games (4-5-1 SU), the New York Islanders’ path to their first division title since 1988 has gotten a little tougher. The Isles, who trail the Washington Capitals by four points for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division, welcome the Columbus Blue Jackets to Long Island tonight. Sportsbooks opened the Blue Jackets as +100 road underdogs with a total of 6.
The Blue Jackets and Islanders have been two of the top UNDER teams in the NHL this season, as Columbus boasts an O/U record of 26-36 and New York’s sits at 24-40. Tonight’s matchup has all the makings of yet another UNDER game due to the Islanders’ recent offensive struggles and the Blue Jackets’ penchant for going below totals on the road. I’m a little surprised this total didn’t open at 5.5, so take the UNDER 6 if you can.
The total has gone UNDER in the Blue Jackets’ last four games on the road (avg. combined score: 3.5).away The Islanders are 1-6 SU in their last seven games vs their division at home.home The Blue Jackets are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games.away