Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - October 28, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets will square off with the NY Islanders in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Saturday's Islanders vs. Blue Jackets matchup, plus the latest odds and our in-depth game preview, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Islanders vs. Blue Jackets

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Islanders-Blue Jackets NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Islanders a 59% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Odds

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

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-190), Islanders -1.5 (+165)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +126, Islanders -145
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-120/+100)

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

The Blue Jackets are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Islanders, with -190 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Islanders (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +165.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +126. That means you can bet $100 to profit $126, earning a total payout of $226, if they win.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Islanders vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Islanders -1.5 @ +165 via PointsBet
• Moneyline: Islanders @ -145 via PointsBet (59% probability)
• Total: Under 6 @ +100 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Even though the Blue Jackets are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Islanders -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Prediction

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

Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Islanders vs. Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.

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

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

DimersBOT gives Horvat an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Islanders star is a 40.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

• Bo Horvat: 8.2% probability
• Brock Nelson: 7.6% probability
• Anders Lee: 6.2% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 5.2% probability
• Pierre Engvall: 4.0% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Boone Jenner: 5.8% probability
• Justin Danforth: 5.7% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 4.7% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 4.6% probability
• Adam Fantilli: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

• Bo Horvat: 40.3% probability
• Brock Nelson: 38.1% probability
• Anders Lee: 29.2% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 27.3% probability
• Noah Dobson: 21.6% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Boone Jenner: 31.2% probability
• Justin Danforth: 30.1% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 26.7% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 26.5% probability
• Adam Fantilli: 22.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Islanders vs. Blue Jackets on Saturday October 28, 2023.

Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Preview

Saturday's action between the Blue Jackets and Islanders at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Islanders vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Saturday October 28, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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Conclusion

This detailed game preview centers around our Islanders vs. Blue Jackets prediction and NHL odds.

Our predictions are made after 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

While our Islanders vs. Blue Jackets predictions can help you make informed decisions, it's important that you only bet what you can afford to lose and manage your bankroll effectively.

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