Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - February 8

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The New York Rangers (26-24-4) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (26-21-8), who have dropped three in a row, on Saturday, February 8 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will take home the victory in Saturday's hockey action.

During the last 10 games for the Blue Jackets (4-4-2), their offense has totaled 25 goals while their defense has given up 26 goals. They have recorded 18 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored one goal (5.6%).

Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Rangers 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+126)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

  • The Rangers have finished 2-4-6 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 26-24-4.
  • New York is 10-6-4 (24 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
  • In the seven games this season the Rangers scored only one goal, they lost every time.
  • New York has taken 11 points from the 12 games this season when it scored two goals (5-6-1 record).
  • The Rangers have scored more than two goals 31 times, and are 20-8-3 in those games (to register 43 points).
  • In the 17 games when New York has scored a single power-play goal, it went 8-6-3 to register 19 points.
  • In the 23 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 12-9-2 (26 points).
  • The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Rangers went 13-13-2 in those matchups (28 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

  • The Blue Jackets have a 8-8-16 record in overtime matchups this season and a 26-21-8 overall record.
  • Columbus has earned 19 points (6-4-7) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
  • When Columbus has scored two goals this season, they've earned nine points (4-8-1 record).
  • The Blue Jackets have earned 48 points in their 33 games with more than two goals scored.
  • This season, Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal in 22 games has a record of 12-8-2 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 13-9-4 (30 points).
  • The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 11-11-4 to register 26 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Rangers Rank Rangers AVG Blue Jackets AVG Blue Jackets Rank
14th 2.96 Goals Scored 3.22 9th
20th 3.06 Goals Allowed 3.29 25th
8th 29.4 Shots 29.1 12th
28th 30.3 Shots Allowed 29.2 22nd
18th 20.57% Power Play % 20.3% 20th
6th 82.21% Penalty Kill % 75.33% 26th

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