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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes
The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Carolina Hurricanes will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at PNC Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Hurricanes as -275-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jackets, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Carolina lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Panthers on January 08. Bettors who backed the Panthers at -113 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Columbus was a 4-2 loser in its last match at home against the Blackhawks. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 6 made winners of PUSH bettors.
Columbus:
Team record: 16-17-1 SU
Columbus is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Columbus's last 9 games
Carolina:
Team record: 24-7-2 SU
Carolina is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games
Next up:
Columbus at Florida Saturday, January 15
Carolina home to Vancouver Saturday, January 15