Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Mar 24, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the favored NY Islanders in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Friday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

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

Who will win Islanders vs. Blue Jackets?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Islanders-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Islanders a 63% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-130), Islanders -1.5 (+112)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +200, Islanders -230
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+108/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Islanders, with -130 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Islanders (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +112.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +200, which means you can bet $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300, if they win.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -230, where you can risk $230 to win $100, for a total payout of $330, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +108, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Islanders vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +200 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.6% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -115 via PointsBet (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Islanders are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 3.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

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Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.

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

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According to DimersBOT, NY's Anders Lee is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Lee an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Islanders star is a 40.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

• Anders Lee: 8.8% probability
• Brock Nelson: 6.7% probability
• Bo Horvat: 5.7% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 5.0% probability
• Pierre Engvall: 4.5% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Johnny Gaudreau: 6.9% probability
• Boone Jenner: 5.4% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 4.7% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 4.2% probability
• Liam Foudy: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

• Anders Lee: 40.2% probability
• Brock Nelson: 32.8% probability
• Bo Horvat: 32.0% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 26.1% probability
• Pierre Engvall: 23.5% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Johnny Gaudreau: 33.5% probability
• Boone Jenner: 33.1% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 27.5% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 23.6% probability
• Adam Boqvist: 19.5% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Islanders vs. Blue Jackets on Friday March 24, 2023.

Islanders vs. Blue Jackets 2023 Game Info

Friday's action between the Blue Jackets and Islanders at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Islanders vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Friday March 24, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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