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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Columbus Blue Jackets will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Nationwide Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Blue Jackets as -138-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 5.5.

In their last action, Columbus was a 4-2 loser at home against the Predators. Bettors on Nashville at +108 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Chicago lost its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Hurricanes on February 19. Bettors who backed the Hurricanes at -165 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Chicago:
Team record: 9-6-4 SU
Chicago is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

Columbus:
Team record: 8-7-4 SU
Columbus is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus's last 9 games
Columbus is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Chicago at Columbus Thursday, February 25