The Blue Jackets are 1-4 on the road this season, and you can add to that a long list of players who are black and blue, listed as out or questionable. The surging Jets are 8-2 at home, and have won 3 straight including a 5-0 shutout of the Avs. Winnipeg has been overachieving on offense, piling up 17 goals in their last three games, in spite of a seasons average 3.2 goals scored for the season. Where the Jets usually thrive is on defense, goaltending and the penalty kill. Columbus does not match up well. They are 24th in offense and really suffer on defense and the penalty kill (30th ranked respectively)
The Jets Hellebuyck has re-found his form after something of a lost year last season. He is a better bet than the Jackets' Korpisalo, who has been uneven this year. I like the Jets' chances today. Columbus is a big underdog in this matchup, and rightly so, considering injuries and road record. Take Winnipeg and their recent offensive success on the Puck line at -1 1/2. Great odds here.