Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - March 24

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The New York Islanders (32-28-9) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (31-29-9), who have dropped six straight, on Monday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which team we project to pick up the victory in Monday's game.

The Blue Jackets have totaled 21 goals during their last 10 outings, while allowing 32 goals. A total of 22 power-play opportunities during that time have netted one power-play goal (4.5%). They are 2-7-1 over those contests.

Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Islanders 4, Blue Jackets 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-127)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

  • The Islanders (32-28-9 overall) have a 7-9-16 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
  • In the 27 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-7-8 record (good for 32 points).
  • Looking at the 12 times this season the Islanders finished a game with just one goal, they have a 0-9-3 record, good for three points.
  • New York has taken six points from the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-5-0 record).
  • The Islanders are 29-8-5 in the 42 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 63 points).
  • In the 13 games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 21 points after finishing 10-2-1.
  • In the 37 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 16-19-2 (34 points).
  • The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Islanders went 16-7-7 in those contests (39 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

  • The Blue Jackets have a 8-9-17 record in overtime contests this season and a 31-29-9 overall record.
  • Columbus has earned 20 points (6-6-8) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blue Jackets recorded just one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (0-5-2) in those contests.
  • Columbus has earned nine points (4-9-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Blue Jackets have earned 58 points in their 41 games with more than two goals scored.
  • Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 24 games this season and has registered 30 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 14-11-4 (32 points).
  • The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 36 games, going 15-16-5 to register 35 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Islanders Rank Islanders AVG Blue Jackets AVG Blue Jackets Rank
25th 2.72 Goals Scored 3.14 11th
16th 2.96 Goals Allowed 3.32 27th
8th 29.1 Shots 28.8 11th
21st 28.8 Shots Allowed 29.6 26th
32nd 12.35% Power Play % 18.13% 25th
30th 71.9% Penalty Kill % 75.4% 25th

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