Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Prediction and Odds - Dec 29, 2022

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:30PM ET as the Columbus Blue Jackets square off with the NY Islanders at UBS Arena.

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

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Islanders?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Blue Jackets-Islanders NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Islanders a 67% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets.

More: Full Betting Guide for Blue Jackets vs. Islanders

Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Game Odds

• Puck Line: Islanders -1.5 (+105), Blue Jackets +1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Islanders -250, Blue Jackets +230
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+105/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Islanders are -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with +105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -110.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -250. That means you can risk $250 to win $100, for a total payout of $350, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +230, where you can bet $100 to profit $230, earning a total payout of $330, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 55% 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 Blue Jackets vs. Islanders

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +230 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.4% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Islanders are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 2.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Blue Jackets-Islanders matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live scores.

Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Lee an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Islanders star is a 39.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Johnny Gaudreau: 6.5% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 4.8% probability
• Emil Bemstrom: 4.3% probability
• Kent Johnson: 4.0% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 3.7% probability

NY Islanders

• Anders Lee: 8.2% probability
• Brock Nelson: 7.9% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 5.5% probability
• Mathew Barzal: 4.9% probability
• Zach Parise: 4.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Johnny Gaudreau: 31.4% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 26.7% probability
• Emil Bemstrom: 23.0% probability
• Kent Johnson: 21.5% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 19.8% probability

NY Islanders

• Anders Lee: 39.5% probability
• Brock Nelson: 39.1% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 29.2% probability
• Mathew Barzal: 27.6% probability
• Zach Parise: 24.8% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Islanders on Thursday December 29, 2022.

Blue Jackets vs. Islanders 2022 Game Info

Thursday's game between the Islanders and Blue Jackets at UBS Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. NY Islanders
• Date: Thursday December 29, 2022
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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