How to Pick the Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

Two clubs at different ends of the Eastern Conference will meet when the New York Rangers (39-17-3, third place) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (19-28-10, 16th) on Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET. The Blue Jackets are heavy underdogs away from home, at +208, and the Rangers are -256.

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Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• A total of 27 New York games this season have gone over Wednesday's over/under of 6.5 goals.
• There have been 30 Columbus games with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The Rangers score 3.32 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets' average of 2.95, adding up to 0.2 fewer goals than this contest's total of 6.5.
• This game's over/under is 0.1 more than the 6.4 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

Moneyline Pick

Rangers Moneyline: -256

• The Rangers are 32-16 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• New York is 4-1 (winning 80.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -256 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Rangers have a 71.9% chance to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +208

• Columbus has 17 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 52 times).
• The Blue Jackets have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +208 or longer (in 10 chances).
• Columbus' moneyline gives it an implied probability of 32.5% to win this game.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Columbus 2

Rangers Leaders

• Artemi Panarin is one of New York's top contributors this season with 78 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 15.3%.
• Having scored 20 goals and adding 36 assists, Vincent Trocheck is an important piece of the offense for New York through 59 games.
• Through 58 games, Mika Zibanejad has proven himself as another option for New York. He has 54 points (19 goals and 35 assists).
• In 38 games played this season, Igor Shesterkin (25-12-1) has given up 101 goals.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Columbus' Johnny Gaudreau has totaled 34 assists and eight goals in 57 games, good for 42 points.
• Zachary Werenski is a top contributor for Columbus, with 33 total points this season. He has netted four goals and provided 29 assists in 45 games.
• Kirill Marchenko has 17 goals and 14 assists for New York.
• Elvis Merzlikins has an 11-12-7 record this season, with a .902 save percentage (35th in the league). In 33 games, he has 924 saves, and has conceded 100 goals (3.3 goals against average).

Rangers' Schedule

Blue Jackets' Schedule

New York vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, MSG, and BSOH
• Location: New York City, New York
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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