- The Blue Jackets are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Rangers
- Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: MSG | FDOH | NHL
The Columbus Blue Jackets (29-21) visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers (23-29) on Mar. 2 in New York, 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 (+185).
The Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Blue Jackets | -1.5 +185 | 6 -102 | -125 |
| Rangers | +1.5 -225 | 6 -118 | +105 |
Blue Jackets vs Rangers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Blue Jackets will win this game with 63.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blue Jackets vs Rangers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blue Jackets will cover the spread with 52.8% 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 1P Puck Line in 15 of their last 20 games (+11.25 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+10.10 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in 10 of their last 12 games (+8.55 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 11 of their last 14 games (+8.50 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.95 Units / 46% ROI)
Rangers Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+9.65 Units / 35% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.85 Units / 37% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games (+7.25 Units / 73% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 games (+6.20 Units / 37% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have covered the 3P Puck Line in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.75 Units / 34% ROI)
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 32-26 against the spread this NHL season (-1.35 Units / -1.36% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 29-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.4 Units /0.6% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 27-29 when betting the Over for -5.05 Units / -7.82% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 29-27 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units /-1.09% ROI
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rangers are 29-30 against the spread this NHL season (-9.2 Units /-9.43% ROI).
- Rangers are 23-36 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.5 Units / -26.09% ROI
- Rangers are 24-33 when betting the Over for -12.15 Units / -18.52% ROI
- Rangers are 33-24 when betting the Under for +7.3 Units / 11.22% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Rangers vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | +190 |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | +195 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +210 |
| J.T. Miller (NYR) | +210 |
| Vincent Trocheck (NYR) | +250 |
| Alexis Lafreniere (NYR) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Rangers vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
| Damon Severson (CBJ) | 0.5 +155 | 0.5 -210 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -150 | 0.5 +110 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +185 | 0.5 -250 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Rangers vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -120 | 2.5 -110 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 2.5 -155 | 2.5 +115 |
| Will Cuylle (NYR) | 1.5 -175 | 1.5 +130 |
| Charlie Coyle (CBJ) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +105 |
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers
The Blue Jackets are 94-123 (.433) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 38-59 (.392) when recording less than 30 shots on goal since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .475
The Blue Jackets are 68-97 (.412) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .442
The Blue Jackets are 1-13 (.071) when trailing after the second period this season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .136
Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Rangers are 21-34 (.382) this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 4-16 (.200) when tied after the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 59-76 (.437) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 3-28 (.097) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .171
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of cycle chances in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets have scored on 3% of rush chances on the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Rangers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers averaged 0.16 expected goals per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08
The Rangers have scored on 14% of rush chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Rangers had 0.5 points per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Rangers averaged 0.6 high danger chances per game while shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
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 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
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 opponents to score on 4% of rush chances in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers have allowed 36 forecheck chances against the power play this season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers allowed 5 cycle chances while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Rangers allowed 7.4 rush chances per game last season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Rangers had a .588 slot save percentage in overtime last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .775
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