Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - Nov. 15

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The New York Rangers (9-7-2) will try to prolong a five-game road win streak when they square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-1), who have won three straight at home, on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Saturday's game.

In the past 10 games, the Blue Jackets have a record of 6-3-1. They have put up 33 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 33. They have gone on the power play 23 times during that span, and have capitalized with three goals (13.0% of opportunities).

Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Blue Jackets 3, Rangers 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-105)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

  • The Rangers (9-7-2 overall) have a 2-2-4 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • New York has eight points (3-1-2) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Rangers scored only one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
  • New York has won the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-0-0, two points).
  • The Rangers have scored three or more goals in nine games (8-0-1, 17 points).
  • In the five games when New York has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 4-0-1 record (nine points).
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, New York is 3-4-2 (eight points).
  • The Rangers have been outshot by opponents nine times, and went 6-3-0 (12 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

  • The Blue Jackets have earned a record of 3-1-4 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 9-7-1.
  • Columbus has earned nine points (4-4-1) in its nine games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
  • Columbus failed to win both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
  • The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 10 games, earning 17 points from those contests.
  • Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in four games this season and won all of those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 5-5-0 (10 points).
  • The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Blue Jackets finished 4-2-1 in those contests (nine points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Rangers Rank Rangers AVG Blue Jackets AVG Blue Jackets Rank
28th 2.67 Goals Scored 3.12 16th
2nd 2.56 Goals Allowed 3.24 21st
17th 27.5 Shots 31.5 3rd
13th 27.3 Shots Allowed 31.4 29th
27th 15.22% Power Play % 14.63% 30th
10th 81.63% Penalty Kill % 73.91% 26th

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