- The Blue Jackets are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Islanders
- Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Columbus Blue Jackets (37-21) visit UBS Arena to take on the New York Islanders (39-26) on Mar. 22 in Elmont, NY. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Blue Jackets are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+190).
The Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Blue Jackets | -1.5 +190 | 6 +100 | -120 |
| Islanders | +1.5 -235 | 6 -120 | +100 |
Blue Jackets vs Islanders Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Blue Jackets will win this game with 57.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blue Jackets vs Islanders Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Islanders will cover the spread with 56.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games (+15.25 Units / 42% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 games (+13.10 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+11.25 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games (+11.20 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 games (+8.60 Units / 34% ROI)
Islanders Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Islanders have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games (+7.90 Units / 26% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 1P Game Total Over in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 81% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 25 games (+5.65 Units / 20% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.60 Units / 25% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have covered the 1P Puck Line in 5 of their last 7 games (+4.55 Units / 49% ROI)
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 38-31 against the spread this NHL season (+1.35 Units / 1.19% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 37-32 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.55 Units /6.84% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 33-34 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -5.87% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 34-33 when betting the Under for -2.25 Units /-2.95% ROI
Islanders Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Islanders are 36-34 against the spread this NHL season (-9.05 Units /-7.61% ROI).
- Islanders are 39-31 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.6 Units / 11.84% ROI
- Islanders are 31-37 when betting the Over for -9.2 Units / -11.92% ROI
- Islanders are 37-31 when betting the Under for +3.55 Units / 4.57% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Islanders vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | +145 |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | +180 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +195 |
| Mathew Barzal (NYI) | +220 |
| Anders Lee (NYI) | +270 |
| Mason Marchment (CBJ) | +270 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Islanders vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Calum Ritchie (NYI) | 0.5 +155 | 0.5 -210 |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +125 |
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +145 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +110 |
| Damon Severson (CBJ) | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Islanders vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -115 | 2.5 -118 |
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 3.5 +130 | 3.5 -175 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -110 | 2.5 -120 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 1.5 +115 | 1.5 -160 |
| Conor Garland (CBJ) | 1.5 +100 | 1.5 -140 |
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Islanders
The Blue Jackets are 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 59-97 (.378) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Blue Jackets are 20-7 (.741) when scoring a power play goal this season — tied for 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .589
The Blue Jackets are 40-59 (.404) when recording less than 30 shots on goal since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .475
Islanders: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Islanders were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders are 38-30 (.559) this season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders are 13-3 (.812) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .483
The Islanders were 4-10 (.286) when tied after the second period last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets have secondary assisted on 5 goals in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Blue Jackets have scored 5 goals in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Islanders Offensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Islanders scored on 15% of rush chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Islanders were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders have 152 second chance scoring opportunities this season — 3rd most among NHL Teams
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 13 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blue Jackets have allowed 8 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
Islanders Defensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 10% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Islanders have a .846 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .829
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 6% of cycle chances this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
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