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Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Rangers Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [2/8/2025]
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Written by Dimers Data
Our expert prediction for Saturday's NY Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets matchup.
The Columbus Blue Jackets will face the NY Rangers in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Rangers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NY Rangers-Columbus game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Rangers are more likely to win, while the Blue Jackets have a lower chance of victory."
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Rangers vs. Blue Jackets predictions page.
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Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Rangers and Blue Jackets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Rangers a 55% 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 6-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rangers | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+170) | +1.5 (-200) |
| Moneyline | -145 | +126 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Rangers vs. Blue Jackets matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Rangers vs. Blue Jackets?
According to our model, Columbus' Adam Fantilli is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Blue Jackets.
Our projections give Fantilli a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star is a 37.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | 6.3% |
| Artemi Panarin | 5.7% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 5.6% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 7.1% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 6.3% |
| Kent Johnson | 5.2% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 31.8% |
| Chris Kreider | 30.9% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 29.9% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 37.5% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 34.4% |
| Kent Johnson | 27.4% |
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's game between the Blue Jackets and Rangers at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Rangers vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
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