New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Blue Jackets

The New York Islanders go up against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, February 28.

We think odds of -141 are pretty generous when it comes to Under 6.5 on the total. The Islanders and the Blue Jackets shouldn’t add to many goals to the scoreboard.

New York Islanders have triumphed in their previous three games. The latest was on the road where Montreal Canadiens were beaten 4-3 (OT) at Bell Centre. Matthew Schaefer bagged two goals, while Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anders Lee scored once.

Columbus Blue Jackets have won four consecutive games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 4-2 road defeat against Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Blue Jackets beat the Islanders in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 4-2 scoreline at Nationwide Arena. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-24-2	2.7	.906	7
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-19-9	2.6	.908	2
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 25.4 shots on goal, with a 13.5% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have been giving up 2.8 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.

Mathew Barzal is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Bo Horvat racking up 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.30 goal against average with a .917 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Blue Jackets have 8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 26.6 shots on goal, with a 12.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.4 goals from 26.4 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.4%.

The top points scorer is Charlie Coyle with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, while Zach Werenski is next best after having 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins have a 2.41 GAA with a .905 SV%, including one shutout.

New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

There is an appealing -141 when it comes to Unders which is our confident pick. The lamp might not be lit too many times when it comes to this NHL encounter.

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Key Islanders vs Blue Jackets stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Islanders games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Islanders games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blue Jackets games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Blue Jackets games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Blue Jackets games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 6.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 58.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zach Werenski Under 3.5 Shots -164

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets) has had Under 3.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. When it comes to Shots on Goal, we’re expecting him to fall short and you can currently land odds of -164.

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 2 - 4 Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets can be backed to win 4-2 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +1400 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Blue Jackets

1-0

Islanders

+5000

Blue Jackets

+4500

2-0

Islanders

+4500

Blue Jackets

+4000

2-1

Islanders

+1400

Blue Jackets

+1300

3-0

Islanders

+3300

Blue Jackets

+2500

3-1

Islanders

+1900

Blue Jackets

+1600

3-2

Islanders

+850

Blue Jackets

+800

4-0

Islanders

+4500

Blue Jackets

+3300

4-1

Islanders

+1800

Blue Jackets

+1300

4-2

Islanders

+1700

Blue Jackets

+1400

4-3

Islanders

+1150

Blue Jackets

+1000

5-0

Islanders

+9000

Blue Jackets

+6000

5-1

Islanders

+3000

Blue Jackets

+2200

5-2

Islanders

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1500

5-3

Islanders

+2800

Blue Jackets

+2200

5-4

Islanders

+2400

Blue Jackets

+2200

6-0

Islanders

+13000

Blue Jackets

+9000

6-1

Islanders

+7500

Blue Jackets

+5000

6-2

Islanders

+4000

Blue Jackets

+2900

6-3

Islanders

+3500

Blue Jackets

+2900

6-4

Islanders

+6000

Blue Jackets

+5000

6-5

Islanders

+6000

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-0

Islanders

+6000

Blue Jackets

+13000

7-1

Islanders

+13000

Blue Jackets

+8000

7-2

Islanders

+11000

Blue Jackets

+7000

7-3

Islanders

+7500

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-4

Islanders

+8000

Blue Jackets

+6600

7-5

Islanders

+12500

Blue Jackets

+11000

7-6

Islanders

+13000

Blue Jackets

+13000

8-1

Islanders

+13000

Blue Jackets

+14000

8-2

Islanders

+13000

Blue Jackets

+12500

8-3

Islanders

+13000

Blue Jackets

+13000

8-4

Islanders

+14000

Blue Jackets

+12000

8-5

Islanders

+14000

Blue Jackets

+14000

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New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Columbus Blue Jackets odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -147 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 60% chance of winning. New York Islanders are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +122.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -130.

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Moneyline

Islanders

+122

Blue Jackets

-147

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+188

Tie

+325

Blue Jackets

+114

Puck Line

Islanders +1.5

-213

Blue Jackets -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

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New York Islanders Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 11.7
• Faceoff Wins : 22.3
• Hits: 17.7
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 26.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.7
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 22.1
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 5.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 30
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 10.2
• Faceoff Wins : 21.6
• Hits: 22.9
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 5.2

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