| MATCHUP | Columbus Blue Jackets | New York Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 29-21-8 | 23-29-7 |
| Spread | -1.5 190 | +1.5 -230 |
| Moneyline | -125 | +105 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Monday, March 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MSG | |
The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers meet Monday in NHL action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers prediction. This article will include a Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers pick.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets lost to the Bruins and Islanders and play the Predators next. The Blue Jackets have won 10 of their last 13 games.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 3.09 goals per game and are scoring on 19.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Zach Werenski leads Columbus with 20 goals, Charlie Coyle has 28 assists and Adam Fantilli has 154 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.17 goals per game and are killing 77.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jet Greaves has allowed 100 goals on 1,093 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 72 goals on 639 shots.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers lost to the Flyers, beat the Penguins, and play the Maple Leafs next. The Rangers have lost 11 of their last 14 games.
The New York Rangers are averaging 2.59 goals per game and are scoring 22.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Mika Zibanejad leads New York with 24 goals, Artemi Panarin has 38 assists, and Will Cuylle has 112 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 79.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 87 goals on 1,003 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 58 goals on 528 shots.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won four of their last five games as home underdogs following an overtime win.
- The Blue Jackets have lost five of their last six games after coming off overtime.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs following a shootout win.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 night games after coming off overtime.
- The Rangers have won the third period in each of their last four night games against the Blue Jackets when leading after the second period.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Rangers have lost each of their last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The road team has won each of the last four games between the Blue Jackets and Rangers.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games at Madison Square Garden against opponents on a losing streak.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in six of the Blue Jackets’ last seven games.
- The Blue Jackets have won the third period in each of their last four games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Fifteen of the Rangers’ last 16 night games at Madison Square Garden following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six night games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Blue Jackets’ last 13 games after coming off overtime.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances with the Rangers as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Mika Zibanejad is one of only nine players in the league to have recorded two or more hat tricks this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Marchenko has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in 12 of his last 13 appearances with the Blue Jackets as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least two shots in each of his last 15 appearances—the longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers rank 32nd in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.78).
- The New York Rangers rank 31st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (8).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T3rd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.72).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T29th in the league for power play goals this season (27).
Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers Prediction
Give the Rangers credit for finding a way to snag a big win over the Penguins, but I’m going to continue fading this team at home. The Rangers have just seven home wins this season. The Rangers also haven’t won two straight games since December 20. Even with two straight losses, the Blue Jackets head into this contest in strong form and they’re a trustworthy team given the consistency in the home / road splits. The price is reasonable. Give me the Blue Jackets on the road.