Stars vs. Blue Jackets: Thursday NHL Puck Betting Free Pick

National Hockey League puck betting action takes center stage tonight as we preview and predict the match-up between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Soar with the Stars here!

This NHL Western Conference betting action has its puck drop slated for Thursday, December 29, 2011, at 8:30 PM ET, from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

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Blue Jackets @ Stars: NHL Game Day Puck Preview

Dallas (20-14-1) has been one of the surprise teams in the NHL this season. The Stars are 5-3 in their last eight games but they get their starting net-minder back for this contest.

Kari Lehtonen is expected to make his first start in net for the Stars since November 25, 2011. Lehtonen, and his 13-4-1 (2.34 GAA) record, is a major reason for the Dallas surge this season.

Columbus (9-22-5) is in a tough spot here as they are  3-12-2 on the road this season. All three of their road wins required extra time.

Steve Mason is slated to start between the pipes for the Blue Jackets. That’s not a good thing as Mason has a 0-8-0 record (4.80 GAA) on the road during the NHL 2011 season.

NHL Puck Betting Lines: Dallas vs. Columbus Free Pick

We surf over to the Bodog.com sportsbook for tonight’s NHL puck betting lines for our Dallas vs. Columbus Free Pick. As we head into the heart of the NCAA Bowl season, not to mention the NFL 2011 Playoffs, pad you sports betting bankroll with the Money Line in this one!

While we have mild concerns that Stars goaltender Kari Lehtonen could be a little rusty, it really shouldn’t matter against the worst team in the National Hockey League. Back the Stars!

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