- The Blue Jackets are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Islanders
- Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: MSGS | FDOH
The New York Islanders (33-21) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (29-21) on Feb. 28 in Columbus, OH. The puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 pm.
The Blue Jackets are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+170).
The Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Islanders | +1.5 -210 | 6 -105 | +115 |
| Blue Jackets | -1.5 +170 | 6 -115 | -140 |
Islanders vs Blue Jackets Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Blue Jackets will win this game with 59.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Islanders vs Blue Jackets Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Islanders will cover the spread with 50.4% 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
Islanders Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Islanders have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+13.15 Units / 50% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 away games (+12.65 Units / 46% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+9.55 Units / 66% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 away games (+8.70 Units / 33% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 away games (+8.10 Units / 39% ROI)
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+14.90 Units / 42% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+12.60 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in 10 of their last 11 games (+9.55 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 11 of their last 13 games (+9.50 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 13 games (+9.35 Units / 59% ROI)
Islanders Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Islanders are 32-27 against the spread this NHL season (-4.05 Units / -3.97% ROI).
- Islanders are 33-26 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.75 Units /12.9% ROI
- Islanders are 26-31 when betting the Over for -7.65 Units / -11.76% ROI
- Islanders are 31-26 when betting the Under for +2.95 Units /4.5% ROI
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 32-25 against the spread this NHL season (-0.35 Units /-0.36% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 29-28 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.8 Units / 2.78% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 26-29 when betting the Over for -6.05 Units / -9.55% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 29-26 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / 0.47% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blue Jackets vs Islanders
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | +170 |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | +185 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +200 |
| Mathew Barzal (NYI) | +225 |
| Charlie Coyle (CBJ) | +270 |
| Mason Marchment (CBJ) | +290 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Islanders
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +135 |
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
| Damon Severson (CBJ) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -225 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +105 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Islanders
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | 2.5 -185 | 2.5 +135 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -155 | 2.5 +115 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
| Matthew Schaefer (NYI) | 2.5 -110 | 2.5 -125 |
Islanders: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Islanders are 32-24 (.571) this season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders are 11-1 (.917) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .505
The Islanders are 52-38 (.578) when winning the xG advantage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .671
The Islanders were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Islanders
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
Islanders Offensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders scored on 15% of rush chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Islanders have 5 cycle chances in 4v4 situations this month — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Islanders have 0.3 points per game while shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Islanders are 32-24 (.571) this season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
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%
Islanders Defensive Stats & Trends
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: 17%
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 11% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 5% of cycle chances this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Islanders have 63.9 goals saved above expected in the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 18.3
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%
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