The Phoenix Coyotes look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Blue Jackets arrive at Jobing.com Arena on Wednesday.

Phoenix battles the Blue Jackets, currently with a 1-0-1 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 2-0 for the Coyotes and 1-1 for the Blue Jackets.



View Columbus vs Phoenix Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Blue Jackets listed as underdogs of +-147 at most sportsbooks. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.

Power Rankings:
According to new NHL Power Rankings here, it's the No. 16-ranked Coyotes and the No. 29-rated Blue Jackets in this matchup.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Phoenix's No. 8-ranked offense, averaging 3.5 goals per game, against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 18 at 3 goals allowed. The Coyotes power play is averaging 25% while the Blue Jackets defense kills off 87.5% of their penalties.

Last time out for Columbus, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Red Wings at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Wings at -119 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Phoenix, they were a 6-4 loser as they battled the Blackhawks at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Blackhawks at -107 were rewarded, while the 10 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.


Columbus Blue Jackets Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Colorado are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Phoenix Coyotes Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Chicago are 6-4
After playing Chicago are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few Blue Jackets at Coyotes trends to consider:
Columbus is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Columbus' last 12 games
Columbus is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Columbus is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games at home
Phoenix is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 9 games when playing Columbus


Next up:
Columbus at Colorado, Thursday, January 24
Phoenix at San Jose, Thursday, January 24