<p>Betting on today's Islanders and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Blue Jackets are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, April 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Blue Jackets winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Blue Jackets on the moneyline</li><li>The Blue Jackets should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Islanders Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders’ record now stands at 35-34-12. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 7, going over the line. The Islanders were underdogs on the puck line, and their defense gave up the game’s first goal just 3:44 into the first period.</p> 

<p>New York’s offense didn’t get on the board until the second period, when Casey Cizikas scored at the 15:22 mark to cut the deficit to 2-1. Brock Nelson added another goal for the Islanders with just 8 seconds left in the second period, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third.</p><p>The Islanders took 37 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, just before the second period ended.</p> <p>New York had 23 giveaways and didn’t score in the first or third periods. Simon Holmstrom picked up his fourth assist, while Pierre Engvall, Kyle Palmieri, and Anders Lee also contributed with assists.</p><p>The Islanders' defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the first period and another 1:21 into the second. After closing the gap to 3-2, they allowed two more goals, including one at 5:18 in the third. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Columbus Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 39-33-9 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period.</p> 

<p>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.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted 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 period.</p> <p>Adam Fantilli picked up his fourth assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan now has five assists after contributing on Labanc’s goal. Columbus struggled with giveaways, committing 13 in the game.</p><p>Columbus' defense struggled early, conceding five goals in the first period. Despite narrowing the deficit to 6-2, they allowed another goal late in the third period. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage, while the defense added 17 hits and 10 takeaways.</p>

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