The Chicago Blackhawks (22-25-9) and Columbus Blue Jackets (28-20-7) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Blue Jackets are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (+105o / -125u). The Blue Jackets are a -148 favorite to win outright, while the Blackhawks are +124 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets predictions and NHL picks.
Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Pick
| Blackhawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -205 | 6.5 105o / -125u | +124 |
| Blue Jackets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +170 | 6.5 105o / -125u | -148 |
Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets Spread: Blackhawks +1.5 (-205), Blue Jackets -1.5 (+170)
Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets Over/Under: 6.5 (+105o / -125u)
Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets Moneyline: Blackhawks +124, Blue Jackets -148
Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets Preview, Prediction
Action PRO projects Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev for 1.76 shots on goal tonight, a nice 8.5% edge against the market when compared to his 1.5 line.
The Russian is coming off a stellar performance against the Sharks, with a goal, three assists and three shots on goal in 16 minutes and 14 seconds on the ice.
This season, Mikheyev has 1.62 shots on goal per game, and his rate does not change that much on the road. He's averaging 1.60 SOG in away games.
At plus money, back him tonight to go over this line against the Blue Jackets.
Best Bet: Ilya Mikheyev Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (+126, DraftKings)
