The Columbus Blue Jackets will host the St. Louis Blues tonight and attempt to win their 11th game in a row. The Blue Jackets have been on a tear lately, launching them to sixth in the Eastern Conference, and have six straight wins at home. Columbus opened as a -140 favorite to continue its winning ways vs the Blues.
- St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last five games on the road vs Columbus.
- Columbus is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games.
- St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last nine games on the road.
Columbus is hot on the heels of Pittsburgh in the Metropolitan Division and one of the main reasons for this recent win streak has been its defense as the Blue Jackets are only allowing 2.5 goals per game in March, which ranks eighth in the NHL. Forward Artemi Panarin has been rolling offensively with 21 points in his last 10 games while defenseman Seth Jones leads all blue-liners with seven goals since the all-star break.
As for St. Louis, this game is huge for its playoff hopes as the Blues sit three points back of Anaheim for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference. The Lou has won three games in a row but its scoring has been lacking since the all-star break at 2.5 goals per game. The good news is the Blues have forward Vladimir Tarasenko back in the lineup and when it comes to facing the Blue Jackets, St. Louis has had the edge. The Blues have won three of the last four games in this matchup and won their only meeting with Columbus back in October.
The total opened at 5.5 and recent trends are leaning toward an UNDER. The UNDER has hit in four of the Blue Jackets’ last six games at home and their defensive efforts should be on full display when hosting the Blues. Totals bettors should also know the UNDER has hit in four of the last five games in this matchup.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Columbus Blue Jackets were listed earlier today as -145 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by OddsShark (including Sportsbook), while oddsmakers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.5-1.7 win for the Blue Jackets on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
St. Louis Blues vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
42-28-5 Columbus battles the Blues, currently with a 41-28-5 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 35-40 for the Blue Jackets and 29-45 for the Blues. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs St. Louis injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at OddsShark show the No. 22-rated St. Louis Blues taking on the No. 7-rated Columbus Blue Jackets in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 20-ranked offense, averaging 2.85 goals per game, against a Blues defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.64 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 15.38% while the Blues defense kills off 80.37% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, St. Louis was a 4-1 Sportsbook at home against the Canucks. Bettors on St. Louis at -303 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Columbus won its last outing, a 4-0 result against the Panthers on March 22. Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets at -144 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
- St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of St. Louis's last 15 games
- St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games on the road
- Columbus is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Columbus's last 13 games
- Columbus is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
St. Louis home to San Jose, Tuesday, March 27
Columbus at Edmonton, Tuesday, March 27
