Saturday’s NHL play includes the New York Rangers (26-23-4) visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets (26-21-8) at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets are underdogs (+114 on the moneyline) against the Rangers (-135) ahead of the game, which begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
You can watch ESPN+ to see the Blue Jackets try to defeat the Rangers.
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Game Info & Odds
When: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio Favorite: Rangers (-135) Underdog: Blue Jackets (+114) Over/under: 6.5Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Prediction
Puck Line Pick:Blue Jackets (+1.5) Pick OU:
Under (6.5) Score Prediction: Blue Jackets 4 – Rangers 3
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Rangers and Blue Jackets Betting Trends
In 23 of 53 matches this season, New York and its opponent have combined to finish above 6.5 goals. Columbus has played 31 games this season with more than 6.5 goals. The two teams average 6.2 goals per game combined, 0.3 fewer than this game’s total. Opponents of these teams score 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this game’s total. The Rangers are 20-15 when favored on the moneyline this season. The Blue Jackets have been made an underdog 45 times this season, and won 21, or 46.7%, of those games.Rangers Stats & Insights
The Rangers’ 3.0 average goals per game add up to 158 total, which makes them the 15th-ranked scoring team in the league. The Rangers are ranked 16th in total goals against, conceding 3.1 goals per game (162 total) in league play. They’re ranked 15th in the league with a -4 goal differential . The Rangers have a 10.1% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 20th in the NHL. The Rangers have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 24 hits and 15.3 blocked shots per game. Over the last 10 games, the Rangers have claimed 75.0% of the possible points with a 6-3-1 record. They have averaged 3.4 goals per game (34 total) over that stretch. On the defensive side, the Rangers have allowed 27 goals (2.7 per game) in those 10 outings.Blue Jackets Stats & Insights
The Blue Jackets have scored the eighth-most goals (177 goals, 3.2 per game) in the league. The Blue Jackets have allowed 181 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank 27th. Their 15th-ranked goal differential is -4. The 11.1% shooting percentage the Blue Jackets have amassed ranks sixth in the league. The Blue Jackets have not had a shutout victory yet this season. In the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have claimed 60.0% of the possible points with a 4-4-2 record. They have averaged 2.5 goals per game (25 total) over that span. Defensively, the Blue Jackets have given up 26 goals (2.6 per game) in those 10 outings.Rangers Key Players to Watch
Artemi Panarin has been a top contributor on New York this season, with 56 points in 51 games. Adam Fox is another top contributor for New York with 42 points (0.8 per game), scoring three goals and adding 39 assists. Igor Shesterkin (18-18-2) has a goals against average of 2.9 on the season, and 998 saves. His .906 save percentage ranks 26th in the league.Blue Jackets Key Players to Watch
Zachary Werenski’s 17 goals and 41 assists in 54 matchups give him 58 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense. Kirill Marchenko has made a major impact for Columbus this season with 55 points, thanks to 21 goals and 34 assists. Elvis Merzlikins has an .895 save percentage (49th in the league), with 910 total saves, while conceding 107 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put up a 19-13-4 record between the posts for Columbus this season.Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Injuries
Rangers: Adam Edstrom: Lower Body (Out), Urho Vaakanainen: Illness (Day-To-Day) Blue Jackets: Boone Jenner: Shoulder (Out), Sean Monahan: Wrist (Out), Erik Gudbranson: Shoulder (Out), Dante Fabbro: Upper Body (Out), Yegor Chinakhov: Upper Body (Out), Kirill Marchenko: Jaw (Out)You can check our live NHL lines for the latest NHL odds, including money lines, spreads, and over/under totals. Tip: If you want to check out how much you could win on a $10 bet if you parlayed today’s Rangers vs. Blue Jackets picks, don’t forget to check out our free parlay calculator. What is a parlay? Or even how to bet on hockey? Check out our complete guide to the best NHL betting sites.
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