Columbus Blue Jackets (25-38-12) vs New York Islanders (33-27-15)
Game Info: Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Nationwide Arena)
Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets +155 / New York Islanders -185 — Over/Under: 6.5
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In this article we will formulate a New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets betting prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 4th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Islanders recent form and recent player performance
- The Blue Jackets recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Columbus
- Recent betting trends in games played between New York and Columbus
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between New York and Columbus
Islanders Preview
The New York Islanders are 33-27-15 this year after they defeated Chicago by a score of 2-1 in their last game. New York trailed 1-0 in the third period, but they scored the last two goals in the game for the win. The Islanders out shot Chicago by a total of 29-19 and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. New York defeated Philadelphia by a score of 4-3 in the game prior to Chicago, but lost to Tampa Bay before that. The Islanders are scoring 2.95 goals per game and they are allowing 3.27 goals against per game, while going 20.3% on the power play and 72.1% on the penalty kill. Mathew Barzal has led New York with 23 goals, 53 assists, and 222 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for New York is Ilya Sorokin, who is 23-19-11 this year with a 3.04 goals against average and a .907 save percentage.
Blue Jackets Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 25-38-12 this season after they defeated Colorado by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Columbus scored three goals in the second period and they added an insurance goal in the third for the win. The Blue Jackets were out shot by a total of 46-25 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 4-3 in the game prior to Colorado, but lost the previous six games. The Blue Jackets are scoring 2.85 goals per game and they are allowing 3.61 goals against per game, while going 14.4% on the power play and 76.7% on the penalty kill. Johnny Gaudreau has led Columbus with 11 goals, 45 assists, and 146 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Daniil Tarasov, who is 8-11-3 this year with a 3.14 goals against average and a .909 save percentage.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Alexander Nylander has scored at least one goal in six of the Blue Jackets’ last eight night games at Nationwide Arena.
- Johnny Gaudreau has recorded at least one assist in five of the Blue Jackets’ last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Boone Jenner has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Thursday appearances against Eastern Conference opponents at Nationwide Arena.
- Johnny Gaudreau has recorded two blocks against the Islanders this season – equal-most against any opponent.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Palmieri has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Noah Dobson has recorded an assist in four of the Islanders’ last five games at Nationwide Arena.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one point in 10 of his last 11 appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Mathew Barzal has scored two goals against the Blue Jackets this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.61).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (14.43%).
- The New York Islanders rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.12%).
- The New York Islanders rank 1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (2).
Islanders vs Blue Jackets Betting Prediction
New York comes into this game trying to stay in the postseason race, as they are just a couple of points out of the last wild card spot and the third spot in the Metro. Columbus is the worst team in the Metro, but they have won two games in a row and just picked up a win against Colorado. The Islanders have won three of their last four games, but they are only 16-17-5 on the road this season. New York should win this game, but there is a lot of pressure on them against an opponent that has a really bad record. Take the Blue Jackets +1.5 here.
