Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders Prediction 1/20/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 20th at the UBS Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Blue Jackets’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Islanders’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Columbus

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York

-Recent betting trends in games played between Columbus and New York

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blue Jackets and Islanders. 

Islanders Looking for Second Straight Win

The Islanders are looking for their second straight after their game against the San Jose Sharks. The Islanders scored three goals in the second period and that was enough for the victory. Mathew Barzal scored a goal and added an assist. Brock Nelson also scored a goal and added an assist. Two games ago against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Islanders scored three goals but the defense gave up five. 

The Islanders are averaging 2.64 goals while their defense is giving up 3.02 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league while the defense is ranked 17th. Anders Lee has scored 20 goals and added 16 assists. Ilya Sorokin is expected to start in goal for the Islanders and he is with a 13-14-4 record overall and he is giving up 2.87 goals per game. He has had two shutouts so far this season. 

Blue Jackets Offense Looks to Bounce Back

The Blue Jackets in the last game faced off against the New York Rangers and they scored a grand total of zero goals. Even though the defense was lights out, they still ended up losing the game in overtime. Daniil Tarasov was in goal and he saved all 26 of the shots that he faced during regulation and overtime. Two games ago against the San Jose Sharks, it was a different story, and they ended up winning 4-1. 

The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.3 goals while their defense is giving up 3.35 goals per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 27th. They are averaging 29.9 shots per game which is 6th in the league. Zach Wereinski has been the top player for the Blue Jackets scoring 15 goals and adding 36 assists so far this season. Getting the start for the Blue Jackets will be Daniil Tarasov. The Blue Jackets will meet the Maple Leafs after this game.

Why The Blue Jackets Will Beat the Islanders

• The Islanders have lost each of their last five games as favorites following a home win.
• The Blue Jackets have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games after coming off a shootout.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as home favorites following a win.
• The Blue Jackets have won the second period in five of their last six night games after coming off a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders Prediction

Even on the road, I expect the Blue Jackets are going to find a way to come out on top. Even though they lost the last game, there were zero goals scored during regulation and the Blue Jackets are going to step up in a major way again here. The Islanders are averaging 2.64 goals per game, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Back the Blue Jackets on the money line.