Rangers vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 29 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 29, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Feb 28, 2024, 12:17AM
The NY Rangers will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rangers vs Blue Jackets game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Rangers vs Blue Jackets
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's NY Rangers-Columbus NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rangers a 68% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden.
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Rangers vs Blue Jackets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at Madison Square Garden are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rangers $1.42, Blue Jackets $3.25
- Line: Rangers -1.5 ($2.04), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.93)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.04, Under $1.93
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 Rangers at $1.42 and the Blue Jackets at $3.25.
The Rangers are 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $2.04 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.93.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.04 and odds for the Under at $1.93.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Rangers vs Blue Jackets game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Rangers vs Blue Jackets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Columbus at $3.25 with Betfair (1.1% edge)
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.93 with Betfair (54% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.93 with Betfair (53% probability)
While the Rangers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our preferred option due to the 1.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Rangers vs Blue Jackets: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of NY Rangers vs Columbus on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live scores.
Rangers vs Blue Jackets: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Rangers vs Blue Jackets? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, NY's Chris Kreider is the most likely player to score the first goal in Rangers vs Blue Jackets.
Kreider has an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star has a 42.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Rangers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Chris Kreider: 8.4% probability
- Mika Zibanejad: 7.5% probability
- Vincent Trocheck: 7.0% probability
- Artemi Panarin: 6.6% probability
- Alexis Lafreniere: 5.9% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 5.6% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 4.0% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 3.5% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 3.5% probability
- Zach Werenski: 3.1% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Rangers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Chris Kreider: 42.5% probability
- Mika Zibanejad: 35.5% probability
- Vincent Trocheck: 35.0% probability
- Artemi Panarin: 34.1% probability
- Alexis Lafreniere: 29.5% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 32.0% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 23.1% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 21.1% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 21.0% probability
- Zach Werenski: 15.9% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the NY Rangers vs Columbus game at Madison Square Garden.
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Rangers vs Blue Jackets: Preview
The game between the Rangers and Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: NY Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Thursday 29 February 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our NY Rangers vs Columbus predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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