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The New York Islanders (3-4-2) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (4-3-1) at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders lost to the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 in their most recent outing, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 6-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Wednesday's hockey action.
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Blue Jackets 5, Islanders 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+113)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders are 2-2-4 in overtime contests as part of a 3-4-2 overall record.
- New York is 1-1-2 (four points) in its four games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they lost.
- The Islanders are 3-1-1 in the five games when they have scored at least three goals (to register seven points).
- In the four games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 2-1-1 record (five points).
- In the six games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 2-3-1 (five points).
- The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in two games. The Islanders went 1-0-1 in those contests (three points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a record of 4-3-1 this season and are -1-1 in overtime matchups.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Columbus failed to win the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals six times, earning nine points from those matchups (4-1-1).
- This season, Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in four games and picked up six points with a record of 3-1-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 2-2-0 (four points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 2-1-1 to register five points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th | 2.33 | Goals Scored | 4.13 | 4th |
| 9th | 3 | Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 14th |
| 4th | 32.8 | Shots | 29.3 | 16th |
| 5th | 26.3 | Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 16th |
| 28th | 13.33% | Power Play % | 16.67% | 21st |
| 31st | 62.5% | Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 12th |
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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