{"id":476184,"date":"2026-02-28T01:22:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T01:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/476184\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T01:22:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T01:22:32","slug":"blue-jackets-vs-islanders-prediction-odds-picks-feb-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/476184\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Prediction, Odds, Picks – Feb. 28"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> and New York Islanders<\/a> are scheduled to square off at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. ET, a matchup that features Zachary Werenski and Mathew Barzal<\/a> as two of the main players you’ll want to pay attention to. Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Blue Jackets-Islanders game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over\/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.<\/p>\n

Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Game Information and TV ChannelWhen: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6 p.m. ETWhere: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OhioTV: ESPN+Live Boxscore: FOX Sports<\/a> Blue Jackets vs Islanders Betting<\/a> Information Favorite Puck Line Favorite Puck Line Odds Underdog<\/a> Puck Line Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Blue Jackets -1.5<\/a> 195 -238 6.5 105 -125 -130<\/a> +110<\/a> <\/p>\n

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Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Prediction<\/p>\n

ATS Pick: Islanders (+ 1.5)
O\/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Blue Jackets 4 – Islanders 3<\/p>\n

Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Betting InsightsColumbus and its opponent have gone over 6.5 combined goals in 26 of 57 games this season.New York has played 25 games this season with more than 6.5 goals.The teams average 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.6 fewer than this game’s over\/under.Combined, these teams allow 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this game’s over\/under.The Blue Jackets are 17th in goals scored in the league, and the Islanders are 22nd.The Islanders are fourth in the league in goals conceded, and the Blue Jackets are 17th.Blue Jackets StatsThe Blue Jackets rank 17th in the league with 176 goals scored (3.1 per game).Defensively, Columbus has allowed 180 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank 17th in NHL<\/a> action.Their -4 goal differential ranks 17th in the league.The 27 power-play goals Columbus has recorded this season (on 138 chances) rank 29th in the NHL.The Blue Jackets are 18th in the league with a 19.57% power-play conversion rate.The three shorthanded goals Columbus has scored this season rank 21st among all NHL squads.Blue Jackets LeadersIslanders StatsThe Islanders’ 169 goals on the season (2.9 per game) rank them 22nd in the NHL.New York allows 2.7 goals per game (160 total), the fourth-fewest in the league.With a goal differential of +9, they are 14th in the league.With 28 power-play goals (on 174 chances), New York ranks 24th in the NHL.The Islanders have the league’s 28th-ranked power-play percentage (16.09).This season, New York has seven shorthanded goals (second in league).Islanders Leaders<\/p>\n

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