The New York Islanders get a visit from the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL Betting Odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the New York Islanders in this one, they were listed as moneyline underdogs of 107 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Saturday's contest. The over-under total was at 6 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.6-1.8 win for the Blue Jackets on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Columbus Blue Jackets will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 45-18-6 this season, while the Islanders are 33-26-11. Columbus is 29-36-4 on the totals; New York is 37-28-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Columbus injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the New York Islanders rated this week at No. 23 and the Columbus Blue Jackets sitting at No. 18.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New York Islanders No. 9-ranked offense (2.97 goals per game) against a Columbus Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 3 at 2.33 goals per game allowed. The Islanders Sportsbook has clicked at a 15.38% rate while the Blue Jackets have a 83.07% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Panthers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Blue Jackets at -163 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
In their last action, New York was a 4-2 loser at home against the Jets. Bettors on Winnipeg at +104 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus at New Jersey, Sunday, March 19th
New York at New York, Wednesday, March 22nd