The Arizona Coyotes (1-4) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-4) in a battle of 2 teams looking to turn around their season after tough starts. Faceoff from Nationwide Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s'lines around the Coyotes vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Coyotes are looking like one of the worst teams in the NHL. They have lost 2 in a row at 2 different points of the season already. Their lone win was 4-2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 17 in their 3rd game of the season. They have lost 3 games by a 6-2 score, including both of their last 2, and have allowed 6 goals in each of their losses so far.
The Blue Jackets currently sit 2nd-to-last in the division, only above the N.Y. Islanders. They have won 3 of their last 4, with the lone loss during that span coming against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 22 (6-3). In their last 2 wins they have scored 5 goals and allowed 3 goals or less. After starting their season with 3 straight losses, the Blue Jackets are looking to get to .500.
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