Maple Leafs @ Blue Jackets: NHL Betting Game Preview
Date: Friday, October 16, 2015 Time: 7:00PM Venue: Nationwide Arena Opening Line: Columbus +100
It’s a @ScotiaHockey Game Day: The #Leafs take on the Blue Jackets. #TMLtalk PREVIEW: http://t.co/BPvnrZromS pic.twitter.com/sKohnmTFT3
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) October 16, 2015
One of the reasons why Columbus (0-4-0) were highly regarded by so many was because they played well last season despite being ravaged by injuries. The acquisition of Brandon Saad from the Chicago Blackhawks looked like a genius move, leading everyone to believe that they would take a big step forward last year. The one thing that made choosing them a little iffy was that their defense did not look to be of the best quality. Through 4 games this year, that statement has proven to be something of an understatement, as the defense is giving up a league worst average of 5 goals per game. The penalty kill has also been woeful, and is down near the bottom of the league at just 64.3%. If you are looking for something positive, then you have to look at the PP, which is currently at 29.4%. Until that defense tightens up, though, things might go from bad to worse.