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Columbus Blue Jackets
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New York Islanders

Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders Picks & Predictions

Model updated Sep 1, 10:33AM UTC

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NHL
UBS Arena, New York
Indoor
Sun 22 Mar 2026, 11:00PM
3
Game markets graded
1
Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first
Columbus Blue Jackets Moneyline -127

The model graded 4 markets for Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders (NHL) and this is the one it backs hardest — HIGH confidence. A $100 bet returns about $179 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sun 22 Mar 2026, 11:00PM at UBS Arena.

Our confidenceHigh
Chance to win67.1%
The price says55.9%
Best price-127
The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Moneyline Columbus Blue Jackets High67% chance -127
Spread High79% chance —
Puck Lines High99% chance —
Shots on Goal × 1 prop Highup to 72% —
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
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Game picks

GOOD PRICE in green
Moneyline
Columbus Blue Jackets
-127
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PickMarketModel lean
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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Columbus Blue Jackets

  • Elvis Merzlikins GOut
  • Isac Lundestrom COut

New York Islanders

  • Semyon Varlamov GOut
  • Kyle Palmieri COut
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Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and 4 players are listed out or questionable across both sides.
FactorThis fixture
Availability4 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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Player props

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PlayerTeamStat
Tony DeAngelo New York Islanders Shots on Goal

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Betting angles

Markets & form
MoneylineModel leans Columbus Blue JacketsNo line posted

Columbus Blue Jackets @ New York Islanders moneyline: model lean and both sides' win form.

Puck LineNew York Islanders +1.5No line posted

Columbus Blue Jackets @ New York Islanders puck-line (spread) model lean and cover form.

Total GoalsGame totalNo line posted

Columbus Blue Jackets @ New York Islanders total-goals model lean and scoring trends (the free board has not settled enough of these yet).

Columbus Blue Jackets @ New York Islanders — what the model found

Our model graded 4 betting markets for Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Islanders — 3 on the game itself and 1 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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Game markets graded
1
Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 4 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders — recent results

New York Islanders have won 1 of their last 5 games; Columbus Blue Jackets have won 2 of their last 5.

New York Islanders — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L1–2CARHome
L1–4MTLHome
L0–3OTTHome
W5–3TORHome
L3–4CARAway
Columbus Blue Jackets — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L1–2WSHHome
L2–3BOSHome
W5–2MTLAway
L0–5BUFAway
W4–3DETAway

Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders — recent meetings

These two have met 2 times recently: New York Islanders won 2, Columbus Blue Jackets won 0.

DateNew York IslandersColumbus Blue JacketsWinner
Mar 2210New York Islanders
Feb 2843New York Islanders

Who’s out or in doubt

4 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

New York Islanders
PlayerStatus
Semyon Varlamov GOUT
Kyle Palmieri COUT
Columbus Blue Jackets
PlayerStatus
Elvis Merzlikins GOUT
Isac Lundestrom COUT

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Columbus Blue Jackets @ New York Islanders — model preview

Expert analysis and top betting picks for New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets. Includes analysis on key players like Tony DeAngelo. Discover NHL predictions, NHL game picks, hockey betting preview, New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets stats and odds.

New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets : New York Islanders +1.5 (-250)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

Here's the deal, folks. The New York Islanders might be having a rough patch with a 2-3 home record and a 1-4 overall record in their last five games, but let's not forget their history with Columbus Blue Jackets. They've bagged a 3-2 record against the Jackets recently, showing they've got what it takes to cool Columbus's skates. Plus, they've been consistent with an average of 1.6 goals per game in their home turf. On the flip side, Columbus has been skating a bit thin on the ice lately. Sure, they have a 4-1 overall record, but their scoring has been weak with a mere 0.8 average goals in their last five games, and they've stumbled against the Islanders more often than not. So, for those looking to place a bet, it's worth considering that the Islanders might just find their footing again on their home ice against the Blue Jackets.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders in the NHL. You may also see this matchup written as Jackets vs Islanders, or as Islanders vs Jackets. The most recent game between them was Sunday 22 March 2026 at UBS Arena. The model has generated 3 game picks and 1 player prop for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NHL betting strategy for this matchup.

Head-to-head record

Final scores · 2 meetings on record
New York Islanders 2–0 across the last 2 meetings
DateGameScoreWinner
22 Mar 2026Columbus Blue Jackets @ New York Islanders1–0New York Islanders
28 Feb 2026New York Islanders @ Columbus Blue Jackets3–4New York Islanders
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