Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction

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Blue Jackets at Islanders odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jackets 4, Islanders 3

Money line

The Islanders bent but didn't break Tuesday. This may be the place the ice divots start to break open. It's really hard to sweep a team in a home-and-home. This is the longest Laine has gone without a goal in more than two months. Look for him to light the lamp Thursday, and we'll LEAN BLUE JACKETS (+160).

Against the spread

Even if Columbus can't pull off the upset, it's going to be in the game. The Blue Jackets are 40-27 on the puck line this season. Hit the BLUE JACKETS +1.5 (-145) for a full unit as their price isn't too prohibitive to add some insurance on the money line.

Over/Under

Columbus' goalie has struggled, and New York's goalie has been under constant duress, which could break at any time. They hit the over Tuesday, and the Over is 5-1-1 in the last seven the Isles have been favored in at home. It's a hunch, and the sportsbooks aren't feeling it with plus-money incentive. But LEAN OVER 6.5 (+100).

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