Rangers vs Blue Jackets Prediction 10/17/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 17th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 6-3-0 this season after they lost to the Devils by a score of 7-1 in their last game. New York allowed the first six goals in the game and never had a chance, but they did score in the third period to avoid the shutout. The Rangers were out shot by a total of 31-19, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. New York was led by Pavel Dorofeyev, who had one goal, while Dylan Garland allowed four goals and Spencer Martin allowed three.

Prior to that loss, New York defeated the Lightning by a score of 4-1 and the Canucks by a score of 6-2. The Rangers have scored 3.11 goals per game and they have allowed 2.33 goals against per game, while also going 22.2% on the power play and 92.9% on the penalty kill this season. Alexis Lafreniere has led the team with seven goals and four assists, while Dylan Garland is 3-2-0 with a 2.05 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 2-3-0 this year after they lost to the Panthers by a score of 7-3 in their last game. Columbus led 1-0 after the first period, but they allowed four goals in the second and three more in the third for the loss. The Blue Jackets were out shot by a total of 28-27, won 54.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus was led by Kent Johnson, who had one goal, while Cam Talbot stopped 17 out of 23 shots in the loss.

Prior to that game, Columbus lost to the Blues by a score of 5-3, but did beat the Penguins by a score of 3-2 before that. The Blue Jackets have scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 4.20 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 61.1% on the penalty kill this season. Charlie Coyle has led the team with zero goals and five assists, while Jet Greaves is 1-2-0 with a 3.42 goals against average and an .874 save percentage this year.

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The home team has won eight of the Rangers’ last nine games.
• The Rangers have lost each of their last three road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The home team has covered the puck line in eight of the Rangers’ last nine games.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games at Nationwide Arena.
• The Rangers have lost the third period in each of their last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Why the New York Rangers will win

• The Blue Jackets have lost seven of their last eight games as home favorites following a loss.
• The Rangers have won each of their last three games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 18 games as favorites following a loss.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Rangers have won the second period in each of their last six night games following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Six of the Rangers’ last seven road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blue Jackets’ last three games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Saturday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 10 games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Blue Jackets’ last 10 home games against the Rangers.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Damon Severson has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances in home games.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at Nationwide Arena.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Adam Fox has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last six games at Nationwide Arena.
• Mika Zibanejad has scored a goal in three of the Rangers’ last four road games against the Blue Jackets.

Rangers vs Blue Jackets Prediction

Columbus comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have allowed 4+ goals in all three of those losses. The Blue Jackets are 2-2-0 at home this year, while the Rangers are 1-3-0 on the road. New York has split their last four games and they have scored 4+ goals in two of their last three. I think we are going to see plenty of scoring in this game, so I like the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5