THURSDAY NIGHT NHL POWER PLAY
(NHL) Philadelphia vs. Columbus,
Money Line: -145.00 Columbus (Home)
Result: Win
The Columbus Blue Jackets had won back-to-back games prior to an 8-2 loss at Tampa Bay last Saturday. Sergei Bobrovsky had a nightmare between the pipes, but he's looking good to lead the Blue Jackets to a win here with a 10-3-1 record behind a 1.91 goals-against average and .933 save percentage in 14 career meetings with the Flyers. And the visitors know what they're up against: "He's unreal. He plays amazing against us every time," Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere said, via the Philadelphia Inquirer. "I think he's the hardest goalie to score on."

I like the price we get on Columbus to bounce back in front of the home town crowd.

Trends supporting Columbus: Blue Jackets are 13-3 in their last 16 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Blue Jackets are 6-2 in their last eight after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Flyers are 0-6 in their last six after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game (they're off a 6-5 OT win against Florida).

8* play on Columbus Blue Jackets.