The Angle(s): The Columbus Blue Jackets catch the Pittsburgh Penguins in a great scheduling spot. The Blue Jackets have been off since Saturday, giving them five full days to rest and practice, while the Penguins are playing their third game in five nights and their second straight on the road. The Penguins also come in on a two-game skid and have been leaking goals, allowing 13 over their past three games, including five in Wednesday’s loss to the Capitals.
The Blue Jackets were a tough out in this building last season, going 20-13-8 at Nationwide Arena, and they already put up six in their home opener against the Sabres. They also had the Penguins’ number a year ago, winning the last meeting 4-3 in January after taking a 5-4 shootout decision in Pittsburgh. With fresh legs against a tired defensive group, we like the home side in what the market is treating as a coin flip.
The Bet: Blue Jackets -118 (3%).
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