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Tip of the Day - April 10, 2009

Today's TIP OF THE DAY:
Sport: NHL

Game: 8:30PM Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues

Prediction: St. Louis Blues

Current Line: -160

Over/Under: 5.5

Reason: The fans at Scottrade Center will be treated to a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the St. Louis Blues when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Blues listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jackets, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

The Blue Jackets clinched their first-ever post-season berth with a 4-3 shootout victory over the Blackhawks on Wednesday, as +110 underdogs. The combined score made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Fedor Tyutin potted the shootout winner, while Antoine Vermette, Jason Williams, and Rick Nash scored in regulation for the Blue Jackets. Steve Mason stopped 24 shots in picking up the victory.

B.J. Crombeen netted a pair of markers, as the Blues overcame the Coyotes 5-1 on Tuesday night.

St. Louis cashed as -135 road favorites as the teams played over the 5.5-goal total set by sportsbooks.