Blue Jackets vs Islanders Prediction and NHL Tips - 5 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 4, 2024, 6:09PM | Published: Apr 4, 2024, 5:17PM
The Columbus Blue Jackets will take on the NY Islanders in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Friday, beginning at 10:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Blue Jackets vs Islanders game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs Islanders
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Columbus-NY Islanders NHL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Islanders a 61% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
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Blue Jackets vs Islanders: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Nationwide Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Blue Jackets $2.68, Islanders $1.56
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.67), Islanders -1.5 ($2.39)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.02, Under $1.83
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Blue Jackets at $2.68 and the Islanders at $1.56.
The Blue Jackets are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Islanders, with odds of $1.67 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Islanders (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.39.
The Over/Under for Blue Jackets vs Islanders has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.02 and odds for the Under at $1.83.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 57% chance of staying Under.
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Blue Jackets vs Islanders: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Columbus at $2.68 with Betfair (2.1% edge)
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.67 with Betfair (62% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.83 with Betfair (57% probability)
Stats Insider's Blue Jackets vs Islanders predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Islanders have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our recommended option because of the 2.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Blue Jackets vs Islanders: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Columbus vs NY Islanders on Friday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Blue Jackets vs Islanders: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Islanders? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Columbus' Alexander Nylander is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Islanders.
Nylander has an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star has a 41.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 8.8% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 5.2% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 5.0% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 4.1% probability
- Zach Werenski: 3.2% probability
Islanders First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brock Nelson: 7.1% probability
- Bo Horvat: 6.9% probability
- Kyle Palmieri: 6.2% probability
- Anders Lee: 4.5% probability
- Mathew Barzal: 4.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 41.9% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 25.4% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 23.2% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 21.8% probability
- Zach Werenski: 18.0% probability
Islanders Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Brock Nelson: 35.6% probability
- Bo Horvat: 35.0% probability
- Kyle Palmieri: 30.1% probability
- Mathew Barzal: 23.7% probability
- Anders Lee: 22.9% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Columbus vs NY Islanders match-up at Nationwide Arena.
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Blue Jackets vs Islanders: Preview
The match-up between the Blue Jackets and Islanders at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs NY Islanders
- Date: Friday 5 April 2024
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Columbus vs NY Islanders predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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