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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Chicago Blackhawks meet at United Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Blue Jackets as -110-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Predators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at -171 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Panthers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Blue Jackets at -101 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Columbus:
Team record: 3-2-3 SU
Columbus is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Columbus is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games
Chicago:
Team record: 2-3-3 SU
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Columbus at Chicago Sunday, January 31