New York Islanders (18-20-7) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-7)
Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:30 pm
My selection is on Columbus over New York at 7:30 pm ET on Monday.
We'll back the Blue Jackets as an underdog on Long Island, where they look to rebound from a 1-0 shutout loss against the Rangers on Saturday. That defeat snapped Columbus' impressive six-game winning streak, during which they recorded four victories as underdogs. While the Jackets' road record this season sits at just 6-12-4, they’ve shown recent improvement with wins in two of their last three away games.
New York is coming off a 4-1 win over San Jose on Saturday, but their 8-11-2 record on home ice this season leaves much to be desired. This game could prove tricky for the Islanders, as they’ll have three days off following this contest before a revenge spot against Philadelphia, which recently defeated them 5-3 on this very ice. Meanwhile, Columbus faces a challenging road trip with upcoming stops in Toronto and Carolina, making this a pivotal opportunity to secure points.
Take Columbus. Projected score: Columbus 3, New York 2.
Sean’s Pick Columbus Blue Jackets: +146
AUTHOR: Sean Murphy
