Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks 2/16/19 - NHL Betting Odds & Picks
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Chicago Blackhawks
NHL: 8:30 PM EST
Feb. 16, 2019
TV: FSOH
Latest Odds : CHI -110 Total 6.5
The Blue Jackets are going to try to figure out where they went wrong in the last game when they were shut out by the Islanders. However, what else the Blue Jackets are going to try to do is figure out how to avoid playing down to the level of the Blackhawks in this game as that has been a problem for the Blue Jackets at times this year.
The Blue Jackets on the season have been able to get a total of 3.21 goals a game. However, the defense for the Blue Jackets has not been as strong as normal with 3.02 goals a game. The Blue Jackets have been able to convert on the power play at 16.1%, but the penalty kill has been great for the Blue Jackets at 84.5%.
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The Blackhawks are coming into this game here after picking up a win against the equally bad Devils squad. Now, the Blackhawks would like to be able to bring home a stronger win in this game, but it could be a struggle as the Blue Jackets are going to try to figure out what happened on their offensive side of the puck in the last game and that will cost the Blackhawks here.
The Blackhawks are coming into this game here with 3.26 goals a game being scored, but the defense for the Blackhawks is giving up only 3.62 goals a game or second worse in the NHL. The Blackhawks have been able to convert on the power play at 20.9%, but the team has been horrible killing the penalties at 73.4%.
Recent Betting Trends:
Blue Jackets are 21-4 in their last 25 games as a favorite of -201 or greater.
Blackhawks are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150.
Under is 2-0-2 in Blue Jackets last 4 games as a favorite.
Over is 6-0 in Blackhawks last 6 games following a win.
Free Betting Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +100
With the Blackhawks the team has been able to play at a high level against the bad teams in the NHL. However, the Blue Jackets are not a bad team and that will make it difficult for the Blackhawks to do much and the Blue Jackets have a decent offense as well. Look for the Blue Jackets offense to finally show back up in the game here. Final Score, Columbus Blue Jackets win 4-2.