NHL Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction (1)

1. NHL Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction: Game Overview The New York Islanders face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, April 4th, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. The game will be televised on ESPN+ and begins at 7:00 ET. New York Islanders: Recent Performance The Islanders hold a record of 33-27-15 this season, placing them 10th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Metropolitan Division. On the road, they've won two consecutive games, with a season record of 16-17-5 away from home. In their most recent game, they defeated the Blackhawks 2-1, but failed to cover the puck line as favorites. Columbus Blue Jackets: Recent Performance The Blue Jackets, currently in 16th place in the Eastern Conference and 8th in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 25-38-12, are coming off a 4-1 victory against the Avalanche. They have struggled recently, winning only three of their last ten games. Offensive Comparison  New York Islanders: Averaging 2.9 goals per game, ranking 23rd in the NHL. They're 21st in power play goals and 8th in shorthanded goals.  Columbus Blue Jackets: Also averaging 2.9 goals per game, placing them 25th in the league. They're 32nd in power play goals and 25th in shorthanded goals. Defensive Comparison  New York Islanders: Ranked 3rd in goals allowed, with opponents averaging 32.5 shots per game against them.  Columbus Blue Jackets: Ranked 1st in goals allowed, with opponents averaging 33.8 shots per game against them. Trends to Consider  In their last five road games, the Islanders have a puck line record of 2-3, averaging 2 goals per game.  Over their last five home matchups, the Blue Jackets have a puck line record of 4-1, averaging 3 goals per game.  In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 2-1 and a puck line record of 3-0.  In the last ten games where the Islanders were favored, they have a puck line mark of 3-7 and a straight up record of 4-6. Prediction  Moneyline Bet: Consider betting on the Islanders with a payout of -183, or incorporate this bet into a parlay.  Puck Line Bet: Suggest going with the Blue Jackets to cover. Even in the event of an Islanders victory, this game is expected to be closely fought.

2.  Over/Under Bet: Expect the game to surpass the 6-goal mark, so consider betting on the over. This prediction suggests a closely contested game with potential for both teams to perform well offensively. For the best odds and to place your bets, visit the Oakland Sportsbook.