Columbus Blue Jackets vs. NY Islanders Prediction and Odds - December 7, 2023

The NY Islanders will square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at UBS Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' in-depth betting preview for Thursday's Blue Jackets vs. Islanders game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs. Islanders

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Blue Jackets-Islanders NHL game 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for tonight.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Islanders a 63% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Blue Jackets	Islanders
Puck Line	+1.5 (-152)	-1.5 (+130)
Moneyline	+158	-185
Total	o6 (-120)	u6 (+100)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

• The Islanders are currently -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with +130 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -152.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -185, which means you can risk $185 to win $100, for a total payout of $285, if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +158, where you can put down $100 to profit $158, earning a total payout of $258, if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Blue Jackets vs. Islanders

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best bets for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blue Jackets +1.5	-152
Moneyline	Blue Jackets	+158
Total	Under 6	+100

Our NHL best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Islanders are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Prediction

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Blue Jackets vs. Islanders, including pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Islanders? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Islanders this Thursday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, NY's Brock Nelson is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Islanders.

DimersBOT gives Nelson an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Islanders star is a 37.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Boone Jenner	5.4%
Kirill Marchenko	4.9%
Justin Danforth	4.5%
Johnny Gaudreau	4.2%
Adam Fantilli	3.0%

NY Islanders

Player	First Goal Probability
Brock Nelson	8.0%
Bo Horvat	7.0%
Kyle Palmieri	4.6%
Anders Lee	4.5%
Noah Dobson	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Boone Jenner	29.7%
Kirill Marchenko	27.3%
Justin Danforth	23.7%
Johnny Gaudreau	22.6%
Adam Fantilli	17.9%

NY Islanders

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brock Nelson	37.7%
Bo Horvat	34.6%
Kyle Palmieri	26.3%
Anders Lee	24.7%
Noah Dobson	20.6%
Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Islanders on Thursday December 7, 2023.

Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Preview

Thursday's matchup between the Islanders and Blue Jackets at UBS Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. NY Islanders
• Date: Thursday December 7, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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Conclusion

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