| MATCHUP | New York Rangers | Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 28-32-8 | 35-21-11 |
| Spread | +1.5 -135 | -1.5 114 |
| Moneyline | +180 | -218 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (114) | Under 6.5 (-135) |
| Where | Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH | |
| When | Thursday, March 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers lost to the Kings and Devils and play the Jets next. The Rangers have won 6 of their last 10 games.
The New York Rangers are averaging 2.79 goals per game and are scoring 24.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Mika Zibanejad leads New York with 28 goals, Artemi Panarin has 38 assists, and Alexis Lafreniere has 137 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3.16 goals per game and are killing 77.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 104 goals on 1,193 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 69 goals on 622 shots.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Flyers and Hurricanes and play the Kraken next. The Blue Jackets have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 3.15 goals per game and are scoring on 20.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Kirill Marchenko leads Columbus with 25 goals, Zach Werenski has 49 assists and Adam Fantilli has 175 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.1 goals per game and are killing 77.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jet Greaves has allowed 111 goals on 1,224 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 85 goals on 738 shots.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Rangers have lost eight of their last nine night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have won six of their last seven night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games following a home win.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games at Nationwide Arena.
- The Rangers have lost the third period in each of their last four games as underdogs when leading after the second period.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last three games on the road as underdogs.
- The Blue Jackets have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Blue Jackets’ last six games at Nationwide Arena.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in six of their last seven games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blue Jackets’ last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Rangers’ last seven games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Thursday night games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 11 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five home games.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Mathieu Olivier has scored the last goal in three of the Blue Jackets’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents at Nationwide Arena.
- Mason Marchment has scored a goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Nationwide Arena.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at Nationwide Arena.
- Damon Severson has recorded two assists against the Rangers this season—the most against any opponent.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Noah Laba has scored a goal in each of the Rangers’ last three road games.
- Adam Fox has recorded at least one assist in 10 of the Rangers’ last 11 road games against the Blue Jackets.
- William Borgen has recorded two points against the Blue Jackets this season—the most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of only four teams to lose 18+ games when tied or leading after Period 2 this season.
- The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of only four teams to lose multiple games when leading by three or more goals this season.
- The New York Rangers rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (77.61%).
- The New York Rangers have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 2 this season (6).
New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction
We’ve profited nicely this season by fading the Rangers at home and backing them on the road. At this price I’m not mad if you continued that formula. However, the Rangers have nothing to play for at this stage and are on the end of a back-to-back. Tough spot to be in for the Rangers. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets have won 3 of their last 4 games and put themselves in the thick of the playoff race. At home this is a gift for the Blue Jackets to keep stacking points and sneak into the postseason. The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers on the road earlier this month. Give me the home team.