Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Islanders vs Blue Jackets pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Columbus.
- The Islanders face Columbus with a record of 3-4-2.
- The Islanders come into the game ranked 4th in shots on goal.
- The Islanders are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Ducks.
- The Blue Jackets sit at 4-3-1.
- The Blue Jackets are are averaging 4.1 goals per contest so far.
- The Blue Jackets are coming off a 6-1 win vs. the Oilers.
Islanders vs Blue Jackets Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Islanders versus the Blue Jackets? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The Islanders are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan divisional contest against the Blue Jackets. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: New York Islanders at Columbus Blue Jackets
- Where: Columbus at Nationwide Arena
- Date: Wednesday, October 30th
- Betting Odds NYI -1.5, NYI -151 | CBJ +127 O/U 6.5
Islanders Preview: Does New York Have A Chance at Nationwide Arena?
The Islanders fell to 3-4-2 this season after a 3-1 road loss to the Ducks. New York entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 5.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of the over.
New York's only goal came in the third period, cutting the deficit to 2-1 before the Ducks added an empty-netter. Mathew Barzal scored for the Islanders, who had 41 shots on goal in the game.
In their recent game against the Ducks, the Islanders fired 41 shots on goal but only managed to score once. Mathew Barzal netted his 3rd goal of the season on a power play, with Bo Horvat earning his 3rd assist and Noah Dobson picking up his 7th.
The Islanders were held scoreless until the 3rd period, when Barzal found the net at 14:29. They had 12 giveaways on offense.
Defensively, New York gave up the first two goals of the game, both on the power play, and a late empty-netter, resulting in a 3-1 loss. Ilya Sorokin made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage. The Islanders' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 16 hits.
Blue Jackets Preview: Does Columbus Stand a Chance at Home?
Columbus moved above .500 with a 6-1 road win against the Oilers, bringing their record to 4-3-1. The Blue Jackets entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
Five different players scored for Columbus, with Sean Monahan leading the way with two goals. The Blue Jackets kept Edmonton scoreless until just 27 seconds remained in the game.
Columbus scored six times on 25 shots in their 6-1 win over the Oilers. Sean Monahan netted his 5th and 6th goals of the season, scoring first on a power play and later adding the final goal. Cole Sillinger contributed with his 2nd goal and added two assists, bringing his assist total to 6 for the season.
The Blue Jackets jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, with Adam Fantilli scoring his 3rd goal. Mathieu Olivier added his 4th goal in the second period, while Mikael Pyyhtia scored for the second time this season.
Defensively, the Blue Jackets will look to build on their last game, where they allowed just 1 goal to the Oilers. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins had a strong performance, making 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage. The defense also recorded 4 takeaways, 20 hits, and 13 blocks. The only goal they allowed came on a late power play with 27 seconds left in the 3rd period.
Islanders vs Blue Jackets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Islanders have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- Through their last ten home games, Columbus has an puck line record of just 8-2. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 4 goals per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 8-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Islanders have an puck line mark of just 0-5 in their last five games. New York posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
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