Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
As the 16th place team in the Eastern Conference, the Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled this season, going 19-28-10 overall. In the Metropolitan Division, they are in 8th place with a record of 4-13. On the road, Columbus is 9-13-6.
Over their last ten games, the Blue Jackets have gone 4-6 and are 2-1 in their last three games. For the season, they have been the underdog in 52 of their 57 games and have a record of 17-26-9 in those games.
When it comes to the puck line, the Blue Jackets have gone 33-24 this year, including going 3-0 in their last three games. So far, Columbus has 11 wins by multiple goals and 22 losses by multiple goals.
As the underdog, the Blue Jackets have gone 32-20 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin on the road is -.8 goals per game. In their last ten road games, Columbus has gone 4-6 vs. the puck line.
This season, Columbus’ games are averaging 6.7 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.5. The Blue Jackets currently have an over/under record of 28-26-3.
Rangers want to confirm their dominance in the Metropolitan
At home this season, the New York Rangers have been dominant, going 20-7-0. Overall, they are 39-17-3 in the NHL standings, which has them in 1st place in the Metropolitan Division and 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Over their last ten games, New York has gone 9-1, and they have won five straight games at home.
When favored, the Rangers have gone 31-14-2 this year. In the Eastern Conference, they have gone 21-10, and they have gone 10-5 against divisional opponents. Over their last five games, New York has gone 4-1, and they have won their last three games when they have been the underdog.
At home, the Rangers have a puck line record of 13-14 and an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game. So far, they have won 23 games by multiple goals.
Overall, the team’s puck line record is 29-30, and their average scoring margin is +.6 goals per game. In their last 10 home games, the Rangers have a puck line record of 7-3.
For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring New York is 6.1. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Rangers come in with an over/under record of 29-27-3.
Let’s see the Blue Jackets vs Rangers Betting Odds below:
Game Information
| COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS vs NEW YORK RANGERS |
| Location of the Game: Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Date and Time: Wednesday, February 28th 7:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NHL Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| BLUE JACKETS | 19-28-10 48Pts | 4 | 7 | Puck Line CLB +1.5 |
ML CLB +200 |
Total OVER 6.5 |
| RANGERS | 39-17-3 81Pts | 3 | ||||
AI Picks: Columbus Blue Jackets 4 – New York Rangers 3
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Blue Jackets +1.5 | ML Blue Jackets +200 | OVER 6.5
Blue Jackets vs Rangers Betting Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
Columbus Blue Jackets Game Analysis
On offense, the Blue Jackets are averaging 2.9 goals per game which is 24th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 24th in the league. Columbus’ offense is currently ranked 30th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 26th in the league, according to the NHL team stats.
Columbus defense takes on the Rangers ranked 8th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 33.2 shots per game against Columbus. They also are 29th in shutouts, with 1 shutouts.
Only Patrik Laine (Shoulder) and Adam Fantilli (Leg) are out of this matchup. Meanwhile, Alexandre Texier (Illness) is questionable, affecting its NHL player stats.
New York Rangers Game Analysis
In terms of their offensive performance, the Rangers are averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 10th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 15th in the league. This season, the Rangers are 24-11 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 15-5 record.
New York defense takes on the Blue Jackets ranked 20th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.3 shots per game against New York. They also are 19th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.
Based on the NHL Injury Report, Blake Wheeler (Knee) and Filip Chytil (Upper Body) are out of the game.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers Head-to-Head
The last three times that the Blue Jackets have faced off vs. the Rangers as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Blue Jackets and Rangers, only 1 point per game has separated the teams, with the Blue Jackets going 3-0 vs. the spread.
The last three times that the Rangers have hosted the Blue Jackets, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 6 goals. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 2-1.
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