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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Dallas Stars
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Dallas Stars meet at American Airlines Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Stars as -170-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jackets, while the game's total opened at 5.
Dallas lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Panthers on April 13. Bettors who backed the Panthers at -114 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Columbus was a 4-3 loser at home against the Blackhawks. Bettors on Chicago at -137 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Columbus:
Team record: 15-20-9 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Columbus is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games
Columbus is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Dallas:
Team record: 15-14-12 SU
Dallas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Columbus at Dallas Saturday, April 17