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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Chicago Blackhawks and the Columbus Blue Jackets meet at Nationwide Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Blackhawks as -102-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jackets, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Columbus was a 6-4 loser in its last match at home against the Lightning. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 10 made winners of OVER bettors.
The Blackhawks were a 5-1 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Stars. That made winners of bettors who got Dallas at -110 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 18-18-5 SU
Chicago is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 10 games
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Columbus:
Team record: 15-19-8 SU
Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Columbus's last 13 games
Columbus is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at Columbus Monday, April 12