Blue Jackets vs Islanders Prediction 3/24/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Islanders prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 24th at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 31-29-9 this season after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Columbus cut the deficit to 3-2 in the second period, but they allowed three of the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Blue Jackets outshot Pittsburgh by a total of 47-34, won 48.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Danforth, Jenner, and Johnson, while Merzlikins stopped 28 out of 33 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Blue Jackets lost to the Panthers by a score of 1-0 and the Devils by a score of 2-1. Columbus has lost six games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 71 points. Columbus has scored 3.14 goals per game and they have allowed 3.32 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 75.4% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 20 goals, 49 assists, and 248 shots on goal, while Kirill Marchenko has added 25 goals, 37 assists, and 173 shots on goal. Elvis Merzlikins is 22-19-5 with a 3.04 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year. 

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders are 32-28-9 this year after they lost to Calgary in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New York led 2-1 in the first and 3-2 in the third, but they couldn’t hang on and lost in overtime. The Islanders were outshot by a total of 35-29, won 65.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Gatcomb, Horvat, and MacLean, while Hogberg stopped 31 out of 35 shots in the game. 

Prior to that overtime loss, the Islanders defeated the Canadiens by a score of 4-3 and the Penguins by a score of 4-2. New York has won three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 73 points. New York has scored 2.72 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also going 12.4% on the power play and 71.9% on the penalty kill this season. Bo Horvat has led New York with 24 goals, 24 assists, and 207 shots on goal, while Anders Lee has added 25 goals, 22 assists, and 192 shots on goal. Ilya Sorokin is 27-20-5 with a 2.72 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this year. The Islanders will meet the Canucks, Lightning, Hurricanes, Lightning, and Wild after this game.

Why the Islanders will beat the Blue Jackets 

• The Islanders have won nine of their last 10 home games against the Blue Jackets.
• The Blue Jackets have lost eight of their last nine games.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the last five games between the Blue Jackets and Islanders.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games.
• The Islanders have won the third period in each of their last four night games at UBS Arena after coming off overtime.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Islanders’ last five night games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blue Jackets’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last seven home games against the Blue Jackets.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Bo Horvat has scored at least one goal in each of the Islanders’ last four games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven home appearances against the Blue Jackets.
• Bo Horvat has scored the last goal in three of his last four home appearances against the Blue Jackets.
• Adam Pelech has recorded an assist in each of his last four home appearances against the Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Kent Johnson has scored a goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Kent Johnson has recorded at least one point in 12 of the Blue Jackets’ last 13 games as road underdogs.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in three of the Blue Jackets’ last four games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Blue Jackets vs Islanders Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup fighting in the Eastern Conference Wild Card race, so this is a very important game for each side. New York is 17-13-4 at home this year, while Columbus is 11-20-4 on the road. The Blue Jackets have lost six games in a row and they have been shut out in three of their last five. New York has won three of their last four games and they have picked up points in five straight. The Islanders are playing very well right now and I can’t trust Columbus on the road. Take New York here.