The New York Rangers have come back to life. After a rough start to the season, the Rangers are 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games and got some tough wins against Vegas and Tampa Bay last week. They now have another test at MSG when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight and opened as slight -103 favorites.
- The favored team is 1-5 SU in the last six games in this matchup.
- Columbus is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of the Rangers’ last 6 games at home.
Columbus continues to impress after securing its third playoff berth in franchise history last season. The Blue Jackets are 9-5 SU and rank in the top 10 in goals allowed this season thanks to goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who ranks seventh in save percentage and GAA after 14 games. Having a top-10 goaltender will always keep you in games in the NHL, which is why Columbus is on pace for its fourth playoff berth. Taking the Blue Jackets moneyline, which opened as -108, may be the best avenue for bettors as Columbus is 4-2 SU and ATS in its last six against the Rangers.
The total opened at 6 and the trends are pointing toward the OVER. The total has gone OVER in four of the Rangers’ last five games while the total has gone OVER in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games on the road. These teams light the lamp when they face off against each other as the OVER has hit in nine of their last 12 games and four of their last five.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, New York sat as -115 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 6 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.2-2.7 win for the Blue Jackets. 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 Rangers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to vanquish their hosts on Monday, as they are 9-4-1 this season, while the Rangers are 6-7-2. Columbus is 8-6 against the total, while New York is 9-6 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Columbus injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 19-rated Rangers and the No. 23-ranked Blue Jackets, according to the latest NHL power poll here at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New York's No. 13-ranked offense, averaging 3.13 goals per game, against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.71 goals allowed. The Rangers power play is averaging 21.05% while the Blue Jackets defense kills off 83.33% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Columbus was a 5-4 loser on the road against the Lightning. Bettors on Tampa Bay at -128 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
New York won its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Panthers on November 04. Bettors who backed the Rangers at +106 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- Columbus is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 7 games
- Columbus is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Columbus is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- NY Rangers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- NY Rangers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Rangers' last 5 games
- NY Rangers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus home to Nashville, Tuesday, November 7
New York home to Boston, Wednesday, November 8
