Arizona Coyotes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 10/25/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Coyotes vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH

TV: Bally Sports Ohio

Odds/Point Spread: Coyotes (+190) Blue Jackets (-235)

The Columbus Blue Jackets (3-4-0) will go up against the Arizona Coyotes (1-4-0) at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday. The line on this contest has the Coyotes at +190 and the Blue Jackets are priced at -235. The total is 7.

The Arizona Coyotes had a rough game after their 6-2 defeat against the Senators in the last game they played. The Coyotes didn't have their best offensive outing in this defeat. For the game, they netted 2 out of the 22 shots they put on net. Additionally, they had 5 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to score 1 goal. Arizona recorded 17 mins in the box in this matchup.

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While at even strength, the Coyotes have conceded 21 goals while having 7 of their own. Arizona Coyotes opponents have recorded 19 power play tries (20th in the league) and have earned 5 goals in those attempts. In terms of scoring goals, the Arizona Coyotes have tallied 13 goals (30th in the NHL) so far this year and have conceded 26. Arizona has taken 120 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.8%. For the current campaign, they have scored 2 points and their points percentage comes in at .200. The Coyotes so far have had 186 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .860. Arizona comes into tonight with 21 power play opportunities and they have added 6 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 28.57%.

The man protecting the net in this game is Karel Vejmelka. Over the course of his pro career, Vejmelka has accrued 23 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .434. His save percentage is .896 in his 3,012 mins in the crease. Vejmelka has had 1,824 shots against him and has recorded 1,635 saves. Opponents have scored 189 goals versus Vejmelka in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 3.76. He has compiled an overall mark of 14-35-3 and he was named the starter in 53 games. Vejmelka has been in net for 56 contests over the course of his pro hockey career.

In their last outing, Columbus played the Rangers in a matchup where the Blue Jackets notched a victory by a mark of 5-1. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal. The Blue Jackets tallied 5 goals out of the 21 shots on goal they took.

For the year, the Columbus Blue Jackets have earned a total of 22 goals, 6 points, and a points percentage of .429. They have permitted 27 goals to be scored by of a combination of 24 goals at even strength and 3 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blue Jackets have accumulated 22 goals at even strength and 0 goals (32nd in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have a total of 15 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 0.00%. Columbus has attempted 213 shots (5th in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.33%, while allowing the other team 238 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 85.71% on the other teams 21 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.7%.

Across the ice you will find Elvis Merzlikins in net. Teams are averaging 2.92 goals/game and he has surrendered 335 goals altogether. Merzlikins' quality start rate is 51.8% and he has 59 quality starts in his professional career. He has started in 114 contests and has racked up 6,875 minutes. Merzlikins holds a career mark of 50-46-20 and has participated in 124 contests. He has accrued 3,454 stops out of 3,789 shots taken, giving him a percentage of .912.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Arizona (+190)

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