Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/22

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to take on the New York Islanders in an NHL regular season game. The game will be held at UBS Arena on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Blue Jackets have a record of 37-21-11 and are coached by Rick Bowness. They are ranked 7th in the conference and 3rd in their division. The Islanders, with a record of 39-26-5, are coached by Patrick Roy. They hold the 9th spot in the conference and 4th in their division.

Blue Jackets vs Islanders Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders
  • Venue: UBS Arena
  • Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets -113, New York Islanders -104

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been strong in recent games. They won against the Seattle Kraken, New York Rangers, and Carolina Hurricanes. These wins show the team’s current form.

In the game against the Kraken, Cole Sillinger and Zach Werenski had standout performances. Sillinger scored one goal and had two assists. Werenski added three assists, contributing to the win.

Elvis Merzlikins has been key in goal for the Blue Jackets. In the win against the Kraken, he made 15 saves. This solid goaltending is important for their success.

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have had mixed results in their recent games. They suffered a tough loss against the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 7-3. Despite scoring 3 goals, the Islanders couldn’t keep up with Montreal’s offensive push.

In their recent game against the Ottawa Senators, the Islanders were edged out 3-2. They struggled to create scoring opportunities, managing only 19 shots on goal. Power play goals were absent, impacting their overall performance.

On the brighter side, the Islanders secured a 3-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. They were effective on the power play, scoring twice. Goalie Ilya Sorokin played well, stopping 26 out of 27 shots.

BTB Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets are favored to win against the New York Islanders. The current moneyline odds are Columbus at -113 and New York at -104. Columbus has a slight edge in offensive stats, ranking 10th in goals, which supports picking them to win. The projected score is Columbus 4, New York 3.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 goals. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with Columbus ranked 10th and New York 18th in goals. Given these stats, taking the over at -124 seems reasonable. The projected total for the game is 7 goals, suggesting a higher scoring game.