Columbus has been a cash cow for us at home this year with a 13-7 ATS mark there. Not really sure why the Jackets are even dogs, but fine by me because I much prefer them at +1 or +1.5 than on the ML. It's the second of a B2B for the Blues, which means backup Joel Hofer in net. A few rotation guys are in question as well.

The Blues have caught a second wind, taking four of five, as defensive numbers continue to impress since Jim Montgomery took over behind the bench. After Jordan Binnington blanked to Sens last night, Joel Hofer gets his first start since last Friday vs. Nashville in a 7-4 St Louis win. Hofer posted a 2.18 GAA and .914 saves in December and St Louis is 5-0-1 in Hofer's starts since Montgomery took charge. Meanwhile, Elvis Merzlikins is slated to be in goal tonight for the Jackets after some less-than-stellar recent work including five goals allowed in a loss vs. the Red Wings on Thursday. In December, Elvis posted a 3.07 GAA and .889 saves; in November, 3.47 GAA and .881 saves. Play Blues on Money Line