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Blue Jackets vs. Islanders prediction: Islanders favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [11/2/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Columbus Blue Jackets vs NY Islanders predictions for NHL Sunday.
The NY Islanders will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at UBS Arena on Sunday, commencing at 5:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Islanders as the most likely winner of the Blue Jackets vs. Islanders game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.
Blue Jackets vs. Isles prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Islanders a 53% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Blue Jackets vs. Islanders odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-218) | -1.5 (+180) |
| Moneyline | +114 | -130 |
| Total | o6.5 (-120) | u6.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jackets vs. Islanders picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blue Jackets +1.5 | -218 |
| Moneyline | Blue Jackets | +114 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +100 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Islanders player props
Who will score a goal in Blue Jackets vs. Islanders?
According to our model, Bo Horvat is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Horvat a 35.8% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is a 6.6% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 27.0% |
| Adam Fantilli | 26.9% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 25.3% |
| Kent Johnson | 24.3% |
| Zach Werenski | 21.5% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 35.8% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 28.3% |
| Anders Lee | 27.9% |
| Mathew Barzal | 26.1% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 23.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 4.9% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 4.6% |
| Kent Johnson | 4.4% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 4.3% |
| Zach Werenski | 4.3% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 6.6% |
| Kyle Palmieri | 5.5% |
| Anders Lee | 5.5% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 4.4% |
| Mathew Barzal | 4.1% |
Blue Jackets vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Islanders and Blue Jackets at UBS Arena is scheduled to commence at 5:00PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
- Time: 5:00PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
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Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blue Jackets vs. Islanders insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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