Season Record:32-26 +4.33 Units
Let’s have a look at some betting trends for this match-up. Columbus is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games and 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road. Columbus is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Arizona. However, Columbus is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona. Columbus is second best in the league in power play goals with 0.9 per game. Columbus leads the league on the power play at 24.4%. Columbus has the third worst shots against allowing 33.6 per game. Arizona is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games and 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home. Arizona allows the second most power play goals in the league with 0.8 per game. Arizona has the second worst penalty killing in the league at 75.4%.
We like Arizona in this spot. Columbus has been playing good hockey lately but, they’ve been doing that at home. They’ve struggled so far this season on the road against Western Conference opponents going 1-3 so far this season. Columbus still has some issues with injuries having six Forwards still out indefinitely. 69% of all Off-Shore bettors are siding with the Blue Jackets tonight. However, we have seen the line stay very close to where it opened. Therefore, “sharp” money may very well be on the Coyotes tonight. Best of Luck!!!
Play:Arizona Coyotes @ 5dimes 1.93
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