Coyotes Aim to Capitalize on Struggling Blue Jackets in Home Game Matchup
Heading into their next match, the Arizona Coyotes and Columbus Blue Jackets are both off to difficult starts this season. The Coyotes have a 7-8 record, while the Blue
Game outlook
Heading into their next match, the Arizona Coyotes and Columbus Blue Jackets are both off to difficult starts this season. The Coyotes have a 7-6-2 record, while the Blue Jackets have a significantly worse 4-8-4 record and are at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division, having earned only one win in their past 10 games. As they look to improve their standings, their upcoming game promises to be an exciting match-up which the Coyotes have opened as the favored team with an initial line of -113 and currently stands at -119.
Game Info
When: Thursday, 11/16/2023 @ 7:00pm EST
Where: Nationwide Arena Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Coyotes -119 | Blue Jackets +100
Spread: Coyotes -1.5 (+200) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-243)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 54%.
Arizona Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes have had a tough season, but the offense is keeping them in the game with 3.33 goals per game. Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz have led the way with 11 goals and 18 assists, while Matias Maccelli, Logan Cooley, and Lawson Crouse have combined for a further nine goals and 22 assists. Defensively, Sean Durzi and J.J. Moser have contributed two defensive point shares and 48 blocked shots, but overall the Coyotes have allowed 3.00 goals per game. Karel Vejmelka has posted a .906 save percentage with a 3.08 goals-against average and 0.8 goals saved above average. Despite this, they currently have a 7-6-2 record and are ranked 10th in offense, 11th in defense, and 17th in power ranking.