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Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Prediction: Rangers Predicted to Win Sunday's NHL Matchup [3/9/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Sunday's Columbus Blue Jackets vs NY Rangers matchup.
NHL action continues on Sunday at 6:00PM ET as the Columbus Blue Jackets take on the NY Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Rangers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Columbus-NY Rangers game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Rangers with a win probability of 57%, while the Blue Jackets have 43%."
For further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blue Jackets vs. Rangers predictions page.
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Blue Jackets vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Blue Jackets and Rangers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Rangers a 57% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying under.
Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-210) | -1.5 (+175) |
| Moneyline | +112 | -130 |
| Total | o6.5 (-105) | u6.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Our model's biggest edge in today's Blue Jackets vs. Rangers matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Rangers?
According to our model, NY's Artemi Panarin is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Rangers.
Our projections give Panarin a 6.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star is a 34.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 5.7% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.4% |
| Kent Johnson | 5.1% |
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 6.7% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 6.1% |
| J.T. Miller | 6.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 29.8% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 28.7% |
| Kent Johnson | 27.4% |
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 34.6% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 34.3% |
| J.T. Miller | 31.1% |
Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's action between the Rangers and Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 6:00PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. NY Rangers
- Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Sunday's Blue Jackets vs. Rangers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Columbus vs. NY Rangers picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Sunday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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