The Columbus Blue Jackets need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. The New York Islanders look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders prediction.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off losses to the Bruins and Kings. The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 2.85 goals per game and are scoring on 13.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Boone Jenner leads Columbus with 13 goals, Zach Werenski has 18 assists and Adam Fantilli has 69 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.37 goals per game and are killing 87.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Martin has allowed 29 goals on 297 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 55 goals on 609 shots.
Columbus Blue Jackets Team Facts
- The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last eight games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in six of the Blue Jackets’ last seven games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 10 of the Blue Jackets’ last 11 night games.
- The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in 11 of their last 12 games against opponents on a winning streak.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders beat the Hurricanes and Panthers but recently lost to the Sharks in overtime. The New York Islanders are averaging 2.83 goals per game and are scoring on 25.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Brock Nelson leads New York with 11 goals, Noah Dobson has 17 assists and Mathew Barzal has 75 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 3.21 goals per game and are killing 73.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ilya Sorokin has given up 52 goals on 585 shots faced, and Semyon Varlamov has allowed 20 goals on 272 shots.
New York Islanders Team Facts
- The Islanders have lost five of their last six games as home favorites.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games as home favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last four games.
- The road team has won the third period in each of the last four games between the Blue Jackets and Islanders.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders prediction
The Columbus Blue Jackets just can’t get out of their own way to finish games, and it makes them tough to back, especially on the road. The New York Islanders have had consistency issues, but they’re still a well coached team and I believe the defense will come along eventually. The Islanders have won 7 of the last 8 meetings against the Blue Jackets. Have to back the home team here. Give me the Islanders and the reasonable price.
