Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Predictions and Odds - Mar 31, 2022

The NY Islanders face the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at UBS Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM EDT.

Dimers' best betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Islanders, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Islanders?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Blue Jackets-Islanders NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Islanders a 62% chance of getting the W against the Blue Jackets.

MORE: Full Betting Guide for Blue Jackets vs. Islanders

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Islanders are -1.5 favorites versus the Blue Jackets, with +125 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -145.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -200, which means you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +172, where you can bet $100 to profit $172, earning a total payout of $272, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Islanders

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -145 via Caesars Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +172 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.2% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6 @ +110 via Caesars Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Islanders are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the 1.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to view the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Columbus vs. NY Islanders, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Blue Jackets-Islanders matchup, including pre-game predictions, free betting picks, and live scores.

Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Islanders? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Islanders.

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According to DimersBOT, Columbus' Patrik Laine is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Islanders.

DimersBOT gives Laine a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Blue Jackets star is a 37.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 7.8% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 5.7% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 3.9% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 3.8% probability
• Justin Danforth: 2.6% probability

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 7.2% probability
• Anders Lee: 6.9% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 5.6% probability
• Anthony Beauvillier: 4.4% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 4.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 37.7% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 29.8% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 21.6% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 20.4% probability
• Jakub Voracek: 15.9% probability

NY Islanders

• Anders Lee: 34.3% probability
• Brock Nelson: 33.4% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 27.1% probability
• Anthony Beauvillier: 23.1% probability
• Zach Parise: 21.5% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Islanders on Thursday March 31, 2022.

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Blue Jackets vs. Islanders 2022 Game Info

When do the Islanders play the Blue Jackets?

• Date: Thursday March 31, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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