Islanders vs Blue Jackets Prediction 1/20/25 NHL Picks Today

The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders meet Monday in NHL action at the UBS Arena. Here’s an Islanders vs Blue Jackets Prediction. This article will include an Islanders vs Blue Jackets Pick.

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Sharks, lost to the Rangers, and play the Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, and Kings next. The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 3.3 goals per game and are scoring 23.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Kirill Marchenko leads Columbus with 18 goals, Zach Werenski has 36 assists and Sean Monahan has 106 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.35 goals per game and are killing 74.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Daniil Tarasov has allowed 44 goals on 345 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 89 goals on 812 shots.

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders lost to the Flyers, beat the Sharks, and they play the Flyers, Hurricanes, and Avalanche next. The New York Islanders are averaging 2.64 goals per game and are scoring 11.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Anders Lee leads New York with 20 goals, Bo Horvat has 19 assists and Kyle Palmieri has 85 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 3.02 goals per game and are killing 67.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Semyon Varlamov has allowed 29 goals on 262 shots faced, and Ilya Sorokin has given up 87 goals on 870 shots.

Why the New York Islanders will win

• The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last 11 road games after coming off overtime.
• The Islanders have won eight of their last nine home games against the Blue Jackets.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games after coming off overtime.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in seven of their last nine home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in nine of their last 10 road games after coming off overtime.

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The Islanders have lost each of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
• The Blue Jackets have won each of their last six Monday games as underdogs.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as favorites following a win.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games.
• The Islanders have lost the third period in each of their last four games at UBS Arena following a win.

Islanders vs Blue Jackets Injury Report

The Columbus Blue Jackets don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

The New York Islanders will be without Hudson Fasching, Mike Reilly, and Semyon Varlamov.

Islanders vs Blue Jackets Prediction

The New York Islanders are getting the nod from oddsmakers because they’re supposed to be the better team, and they’re at home. However, the Islanders have underachieved all season and aren’t a team I’m excited to be back in the favorite role. The Islanders are also 8-11-2 on their home ice. The Columbus Blue Jackets have to prove they can win on the road, where they have just six wins, but they’re playing their best hockey overall. The Blue Jackets have won seven of their last 10 games and the defense has shown improvement. The Blue Jackets have allowed three or fewer goals in each of their last six games. We’re getting plus money with the team in better form. Give me the Blue Jackets.