Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - January 20

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The New York Islanders (18-20-7) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-7) at UBS Arena on Monday, January 20 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 in their most recent outing, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 1-0 shootout loss to the New York Rangers.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to take home the victory in Monday's hockey game.

During the past 10 outings for the Blue Jackets (7-2-1), their offense has totaled 30 goals while their defense has conceded 25 goals. They have registered 20 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored six goals (30.0%).

Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final score of Islanders 4, Blue Jackets 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-186)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

  • The Islanders are 18-20-7 overall and 4-7-11 in overtime games.
  • In the 17 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-5-6 record (good for 18 points).
  • In the eight games this season the Islanders recorded just one goal, they've finished 0-6-2 (two points).
  • New York finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
  • The Islanders have scored at least three goals 25 times, and are 17-4-4 in those games (to register 38 points).
  • In the nine games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-1-1 record (15 points).
  • In the 24 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 10-12-2 (22 points).
  • The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 19 times, and went 8-6-5 (21 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

  • The Blue Jackets have a record of 22-17-7 this season and are 5-7-12 in overtime contests.
  • Columbus has earned 12 points (3-3-6) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
  • Columbus has earned six points (3-7-0 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 28 games, earning 42 points from those contests.
  • This season, Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 21 games and registered 26 points with a record of 12-7-2.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 13-7-4 (30 points).
  • The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Blue Jackets finished 7-9-3 in those contests (17 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Islanders Rank Islanders AVG Blue Jackets AVG Blue Jackets Rank
27th 2.64 Goals Scored 3.3 6th
16th 3.02 Goals Allowed 3.35 27th
13th 28.8 Shots 30 6th
13th 28.2 Shots Allowed 28.7 18th
32nd 11.82% Power Play % 22.22% 12th
32nd 67.37% Penalty Kill % 74.62% 26th

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