The Columbus Blue Jackets (23-36-12) travel to face off against the Arizona Coyotes (29-37-5) on Tuesday, March 26th. This game will be played at Mullett Arena in Tempe and televised on ESPN+. Both the Blue Jackets and Coyotes will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 ET.

Blue Jackets vs Coyotes

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Heading into tonight’s game against the Coyotes, the Blue Jackets are in 16th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-36-12. Over their last ten games, Columbus has gone just 2-8 and they have dropped their last two games.

On the road this season, the Blue Jackets have gone 10-18-7, and they have lost their last two games away from home. As the underdog, Columbus has gone 19-34-11 this season, and they have lost two straight games as the underdog.

On the road this season, Columbus has gone 20-15 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the road is at -1.0 goals per game. So far, the Blue Jackets’ puck line record vs. the Eastern Conference is at 40-31.

As the underdog, Columbus has gone 37-27 vs. the puck line, and their puck line record for the season is at 40-31. In their last ten games, the Blue Jackets have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line.

Coming off a 4-2 loss on the road to the Golden Knights, the Blue Jackets are hoping to bounce back today. In the first period against the Golden Knights, the Blue Jackets scored one goal, in addition to scoring one time in the 3rd period. All two goals came at even strength. They finished with 22 shots on goal and had 7 turnovers.

As the underdog, Columbus suffered both a straight-up and loss vs. the puck line. The game finished below the over/under line of 6.5 with a combined total of 6 goals.

The Arizona Coyotes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Coyotes have gone 18-17-0 and have been favored in 16 of their 35 games. In the Western Conference, Arizona is 13th with a record of 29-37-5. Against other teams in the West, the Coyotes have gone 15-26. Over their last ten games, Arizona has gone 4-6 and have lost two straight games as the underdog.

For the season, Arizona has been the underdog in 55 of their 71 games and have gone 18-33-4 in those games. Against teams from the Central Division, the Coyotes have gone 8-17. Over their last five games, Arizona has gone 3-2, and over their last three games, they have gone 1-2.

When it comes to the puck line, Arizona has gone just 34-37 this season, including 15-20 at home. Overall, the team’s average scoring margin sits at -.4 goals per game, and they have 17 wins by multiple goals.

Currently, the Coyotes are just 2-8 against the puck line in their last ten home games. In their last three games, the team is 0-3 against the puck line, and their puck line record as the favorite is just 5-11.

Following a 4-2 loss at home to the Stars, the Coyotes are eager to bounce back. The Coyotes scored one goal in the first period against the Stars and found the net one time in the 3rd period. All two goals came at even strength. They finished with 28 shots on goal and had 10 turnovers.

Coming in as the underdog, Arizona not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the puck line. The game finished below the over/under line of 6.5 with a combined total of 6 goals.

Columbus Offense Breakdown

On the offensive side, the Blue Jackets are scoring an 2.9 goals per game this season, ranking 26th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 21st in the league. Coming into the game, the Blue Jackets have a 8-11 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 14-24.

The Blue Jackets’ over/under record this season is 33-34-4. For the season, they have had 36 games that surpassed this game’s over/under line of 6.5. Overall, their games are averaging6.5 goals per game.

Coyotes Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Coyotes are averaging 2.9 goals per game which is 23rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 28th in the league. The Coyotes went 10-7 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 19-27.

This season, the over/under record for the Coyotes’ is 37-30-4. Over the course of the season, they have had 36 games that exceeded the over/under line of 6.5. On average, their games are averaging 6.2 goals per game.

Columbus Team Defense

Defensively, the Blue Jackets come into the season ranked 1st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 33.6 shots per game against Columbus. For the season, they are ranked 30th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.

Arizona Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Coyotes head into the game ranked 10th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.6 shots per game against Arizona. So far, they are 3rd in shutouts, achieving 7 shutouts.

Blue Jackets vs Coyotes Trends

• Across the Blue Jackets last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 3-7, while going 3-7 straight-up.
• In their last three home games, the Coyotes have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• As the betting underdog, the Coyotes have an puck line mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Arizona posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
• The Blue Jackets have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

Blue Jackets vs Coyotes Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Coyotes to take down the Blue Jackets at home. With the moneyline currently at -163, I’m placing my bet on the Coyotes straight-up.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Blue Jackets to cover. Even if the Coyotes win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Blue Jackets should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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