The Columbus Blue Jackets (31-29-9) travel to face off against the New York Islanders (32-29-9) on Monday, March 24th. This game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont and televised on ESPN+. Both the Blue Jackets and Islanders will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 ET.

Blue Jackets vs Islanders

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Columbus dropped to 31-29-9 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, giving up their first goal just 56 seconds into the game and allowing five goals in the first period.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark. Columbus, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. They managed to score twice, but the defense couldn’t keep the Capitals in check.

The New York Islanders Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Islanders fell to 32-29-9 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over.

New York’s defense struggled, giving up the first goal just 3:44 into the game. The Islanders managed to score twice in the second period, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third.

Columbus Offense Breakdown

Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second.

The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second. Labanc followed with a goal at the 5:24 mark of the second period.

Islanders Offense Breakdown

Despite firing 37 shots on goal, the Islanders managed just two scores in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with his goal coming just 8 seconds before the end of the second period.

The Islanders recorded 23 giveaways and were shut out in the first period before Cizikas got them on the board at the 15:22 mark of the second period. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas’ goal, while Simon Holmstrom earned his fourth assist.

Columbus Team Defense

Defensively, the Blue Jackets had a rough start, allowing five goals in the first period. They gave up another in the second and one more in the third, resulting in a 7-2 loss. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage, and Columbus’ defense recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits.

New York Team Defense

The Islanders’ defense allowed the first goal just 3:44 into the game, and they gave up two more after closing the score to 3-2 late in the second period. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, but the defense gave up 39 shots on goal and 5 goals, including an empty-netter.

Blue Jackets vs Islanders Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, Columbus has an puck line mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Through their last three home games, New York has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, New York has an puck line mark of 6-4 while going 3-7 straight up.
• The last ten games that Columbus was favored, they have an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 6-4 straight up.

Blue Jackets vs Islanders Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Islanders to take down the Blue Jackets at home. With the moneyline currently at -140, I’m placing my bet on the Islanders straight-up.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Blue Jackets to cover. Even if the Islanders manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Blue Jackets should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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