Daily NHL betting guide: January 4

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Daily NHL betting guide for January 4th. The model created by Philip Bulsink gives the odds of each team winning and the team to avoid.

Daily NHL betting guide: January 4. All bets are 1 unit wagers. I will update this post throughout the day to point out big injury news, lineup changes, and backup goalies starting.

Columbus Blue Jackets are underdogs against Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. The model sees this as a closer matchup. Columbus has struggled on the road, but has played very well on home ice, winning five of its last seven games. Zach Werenski is questionable for the morning skate. Elvis Merzlikins is also a doubt.

Vegas Golden Knights are -126 against New York. Vegas is missing Max Pacioretty, Mark Stone and Robin Lehner.

Tampa Bay is a +110 favorite against Columbus. The Blue Jackets are without Elvis Merzlikins, Zach Werenski and Alexandre Texier. Jets are a -1.5 favorite at home against Arizona.

Nazem Kadri has picked up an assist in seven of his last 10 games. He has seven apples in his recent four games, including two assists against Chicago. The Blackhawks have allowed 11 goals in their first two games since the league's pause.