NHL betting odds interest swings to the Minnesota Wild at Columbus battle on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena as the Blue Jackets try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Minnesota Wild were listed as 105 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The over under total was set at 5.5 before betting started earlier on Tuesday at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.4-2.2 win for the Wild. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Blue Jackets sit at 27-19-3 on the season; in comparison, the Minnesota Wild are currently 26-18-5. Looking to wager on the totals? Columbus is 21-28 OU, and Minnesota is 25-22-2 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Minnesota injuries news.
The Wild - Blue Jackets odds would favor the Wild if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Columbus is rated No. 17 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Minnesota is at No. 16.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 25-ranked offense, averaging 2.67 goals per game, against a Wild defense that ranks No. 15 at 2.86 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 13.48% while the Wild defense kills off 82.22% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 6-3 loser as they battled the Penguins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at -133 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Coyotes on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blue Jackets at -130 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
- Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
- Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Columbus is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Columbus's last 10 games
- Columbus is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Columbus is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to Vegas, Friday, February 2nd
Columbus home to San Jose, Friday, February 2nd
