New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets 3/24/23 – On Wednesday night, the New York Islanders take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. New York currently has an overall record of 37-27-8 while Columbus boasts an overall record of 22-41-7. These teams have met three times this season with New York emerging victorious in each matchup. NHL betting trends favor the Islanders as they aim for their fourth straight victory and can take the series against Columbus 3-0.
New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Date & Time: Friday, March 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Nationwide Arena
TV: NHL
New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Odds
Islanders
Moneyline: -208
Puckline: -1.5 (+119)
Total: 6.5 over (-102)
Blue Jackets
Moneyline: +165
Puckline: +1.5 (-147)
Total: 6.5 under (-120)
New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis
New York Islanders was an underdog in their last game, yet they easily defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-2. Cal Clutterbuck scored twice and had an assist, while Anders Lee and Noah Dobson each scored a goal and had an assist, while Jean-Gabriel Pageau added two assists as Ilya Sorokin stopped 25 out of 27 shots faced for New York, who have scored four or more goals in six of their last 10 games. New York ranks 22nd in goals per game and 19th in shots per contest while ranking fifth nationally for goals against per game and 17th for shots against per contest. On defense however, New York stands tall, ranking fifth nationally for goals against per game.
Columbus Blue Jackets had been underdogs in their previous game, yet they pulled off an upset and defeated Washington Capitals 7-6 in overtime. Jack Roslovic scored twice – including the game-winner; Adam Boqvist added two goals; Emil Bemstrom and Eric Robinson each had a goal and an assist. Johnny Gaudreau, Patrik Laine and Kent Johnson each had two assists while Daniil Tarasov allowed six goals on 37 shots faced. Columbus has struggled offensively lately; scoring two or fewer goals in five of their last nine games while ranking 29th for goals per game and 25th in shots per game. Defensively and goaltending have also been an issue this season as Columbus ranks 31st for goals against per game and 30th in shots against per game.
New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Against the Spread
Over is 3-0-1 in Islanders last 4 vs. Metropolitan. Islanders are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Islanders are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Islanders last 6 overall. Islanders are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-0 in Blue Jackets last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 7-1 in Blue Jackets last 8 overall. Over is 5-1 in Blue Jackets last 6 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Blue Jackets last 6 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 12-3-1 in Blue Jackets last 16 games following a win.
New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Free Pick
Recently, New York has easily defeated Columbus. The Blue Jackets have endured a difficult stretch lately, losing seven of their last nine games. Goaltending has been a strength for the Islanders this season, ranking fifth in goals against per game. According to NHL betting analyst predictions, New York will win again this meeting.
Free Pick: New York Islanders -1.5 (+119)
