Moneyline Favors the Columbus Blue Jackets in Battle with the New York Islanders – Betting Odds and Pick

Fans betting on NHL look for value at Nationwide Arena on Saturday as the host Columbus Blue Jackets battle the New York Islanders in hockey odds action.

Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 2.8-2.7 result in favor of the Islanders today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This season the Columbus Blue Jackets are 16-5-4 overall while the New York Islanders are 11-10-5. As for the totals, Columbus is 7-15-3 on the OU, and New York is 11-11-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs New York injuries news.

The Islanders - Blue Jackets odds would favor the Blue Jackets if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Columbus is rated No. 1 in the current Odds Shark poll, while New York is at No. 19.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Columbus's No. 4-ranked offense, averaging 3.24 goals per game, against a Islanders defense that ranks No. 22 at 2.88 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 24.64% while the Islanders defense kills off 83.33% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Islanders were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Blues. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New York at +122 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.

In their last action, Columbus was a 4-1 Sportsbook on the road against the Red Wings. Bettors on Columbus at -108 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.

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