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Blue Jackets vs Rangers Prediction & Odds - 3/15/2025

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers matchup, our predictive model gives the Blue Jackets a 55.5% chance of defeating the Rangers.

Columbus Blue Jackets: 55.5% win probability

Superior goal-scoring output (217 goals for, ranking 8th in conference)
Better recent form (LLWLL vs Rangers' WLLLL)
Higher points total in standings (70 points vs Rangers' 69 points)

New York Rangers: 44.5% win probability

Struggling defense (201 goals against, worse than conference average)
Poor recent form (Lost 4 of last 5 games)
Road game disadvantage (28 losses this season, showing road struggles)

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers odds

Here are the latest odds for this NHL matchup as the Columbus Blue Jackets host the New York Rangers at home on Saturday, March 15.

	Columbus Blue Jackets	New York Rangers
Moneyline	+122 (via FanDuel Sportsbook)	-130 (via Caesars Sportsbook)

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers preview

The Rangers roll into Columbus's Nationwide Arena looking to shake off a frustrating 2-1 loss to the Jets where their offense just couldn't get clicking.

While both teams have identical 31-win records, the Blue Jackets have shown more offensive punch lately, putting up 213 goals this season compared to the Rangers' 195.

Igor Shesterkin remains the X-factor for New York - his career .918 save percentage is nothing to sneeze at, but he'll need to be at his best against a Columbus team that's been finding the back of the net with surprising efficiency.

The Blue Jackets' recent 5-3 stumble against the Devils exposed some defensive cracks, but their 11.7% shooting percentage shows they're making their chances count when they get them.

Elvis Merzlikins has had his ups and downs in net for Columbus, and his matchup against Shesterkin could be the key battle that decides this one.

Both teams have been decent on the power play, with Columbus converting at 20.13% and New York at 19.41%, so special teams could make the difference in what's shaping up to be a tight contest.

The Rangers' road form hasn't been stellar, and they'll need to figure out how to crack a Blue Jackets defense that's been surprisingly stingy at home.

Keep an eye on the first period - Columbus has shown a knack for quick starts at Nationwide Arena, and the Rangers can't afford another slow offensive showing like their last outing.

Key stats

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Both teams tied at 70 points but Columbus has played one less game (65 vs 66)
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Columbus holds 8th position in Eastern Conference while Rangers sit 9th, making this a crucial playoff-race matchup
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Rangers struggle with recent form (WLLLL) compared to Columbus (LLWLL)
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Columbus shows balanced scoring with 217 goals for and against, while Rangers have slight deficit (199 scored, 201 allowed)