The Vegas Golden Knights (16-6-1) and Columbus Blue Jackets (7-12-1) meet Monday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Golden Knights hit the road looking to get back on track after consecutive setbacks at home against the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks. Vegas was outscored 9-3 in the pair of home losses.
The road might be good luck for VGK, as it is 9-1-1 in 11 road outings this season.
The Blue Jackets have also dropped the past 2 games at home, falling by a combined 6-3 score against the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders. This is the seventh and final game of a homestand for Columbus who is 3-3 in the first 6 outings, although it was supposed to play a road game at the Nashville Predators Saturday that was postponed.