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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. NY Rangers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/28/2024]
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The NY Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets will meet in the NHL at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Wednesday's Blue Jackets vs. Rangers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.
Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread
We have used advanced machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Rangers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.
Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Rangers a 68% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going under.
Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-111) | -1.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +210 | -250 |
| Total | o6.5 (-102) | u6.5 (-110) |
- The Rangers are currently -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
- For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -111.
- BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -250, which means you can risk $250 to win $100 for a total payout of $350 if they get the W.
- FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +210, where you can put down $100 to profit $210, earning a total payout of $310 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 -102, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Picks
Our predictions, matched with the available odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:
| Bet Type | Our Pick | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blue Jackets +1.5 | -111 |
| Moneyline | Blue Jackets | +210 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -110 |
While the Rangers are more likely to win the game, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.
Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Rangers?
According to our model, NY's Chris Kreider is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Rangers.
Our projections give Kreider an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star is a 42.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | 5.6% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 4.0% |
| Johnny Gaudreau | 3.5% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 3.5% |
| Zach Werenski | 3.1% |
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | 8.4% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 7.5% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 7.0% |
| Artemi Panarin | 6.6% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 5.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | 32.0% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 23.1% |
| Johnny Gaudreau | 21.1% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 21.0% |
| Zach Werenski | 15.9% |
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | 42.5% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 35.5% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 35.0% |
| Artemi Panarin | 34.1% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 29.5% |
Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Game Information
Wednesday's matchup between the Rangers and Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. NY Rangers
- Date: Wednesday February 28, 2024
- Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
Our full betting coverage of Blue Jackets vs. Rangers includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.
Conclusion
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