Minnesota at Columbus

Columbus has won 3 of 12 games at home this season. They are averaging 2.3 goals per game here but they've average just 1 goal per game their last three at home. Minnesota does not have a stout defense but Columbus' offense is so bad that it won't matter much. And, Columbus averages 3.2 goals per game allowed while Minnesota puts in 3.0 per game and they've been scoring even more of late. The Blue Jackets have lost 8 straight and underdogs off 5+ straight losses are just 52-151 (26%) over the past five seasons in the NHL. Columbus hasn't won a game yet this season vs. a team that scores 2.9+ goals per game. Wild here.