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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Chicago Blackhawks and the Columbus Blue Jackets meet at Nationwide Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Blue Jackets as -105-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 5.5.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 4-3 winner as they battled the Blue Jackets on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blackhawks at -126 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Chicago:
Team record: 19-18-5 SU
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road

Columbus:
Team record: 15-20-8 SU
Columbus is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games
Columbus is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home

Next up:
Chicago at Detroit Thursday, April 15
Columbus at Dallas Thursday, April 15