- What: Monday NHL Picks
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Islanders
- When: Monday, March 24, 7:30 p.m.
Two of the teams in the midst of the battle for Eastern Conference Wild Card playoff spots clash in the Monday NHL picks. It's the New York Islanders playing host to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Islanders are coming off a home-ice overtime loss to the Calgary Flames but are 4-0-2 in their last six home games. Columbus has lost five in a row and seven of the last eight games.
Oddsmakers are going with the home team as the betting chalk. The Islanders are -138 home-ice favorites.
Let's look at the latest betting line on this game. Remember, odds are subject to change.
 | Puck Line | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Blue Jackets | +1.5 (-200) | +117 | O 6 (-112) |
| New York Islanders | -1.5 (+170) | -138 | U 6 (-108) |
The Islanders are 5-3-2 in their last 10 games. Columbus is 2-7-1 over the past 10 games.
There are only four NHL games on the docket during a quiet Monday night of action. This game is the one that we think provides the best bet of the night in the NHL picks.
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Blue Jackets vs Islanders Betting Trends
New York has dominated this series with Columbus. The Islanders have won four of the past five games and taken 10 of the last 12 meetings. On home ice, the Isles are 6-0 straight up in the past six games facing the Blue Jackets.
Columbus is 1-4 SU in the club's past five road games. The Blue Jackets are 0-5 SU in their last five games against Eastern Conference opposition. Columbus is 0-4 SU in the last four games facing Metropolitan Division teams.
The Islanders are 10-4 SU in their last 14 home games. They've won three straight against Eastern Conference opposition.
The under is 0-2-1 in the last three games between these two teams. When Columbus has visited Long Island, the over is 3-2-2 through the past seven games.
Four of the last five games played by Columbus have gone under. However, five of the last six road games played by the Blue Jackets hit on the over. As well, the over was also the correct play in five of the last seven Blue Jackets games facing Metropolitan Division teams.
Four of the last five Islanders games went over. On the other hand, five of the past seven Isles games within the division went under.
The Blue Jackets are 24-33-6 SU as a betting underdog this season. Columbus is 16-19 against the puck line as a road team. New York is 17-17 against the puck line as the home club. The Islanders are 15-16-4 SU as the favorite in the betting line.
Stumbling Blue Jackets Getting Healthier
Ever since they came back indoors, the Blue Jackets have gone into a tailspin. Columbus is 1-8 SU since downing the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 in the outdoor NHL Stadium Series game at Ohio Stadium.
Columbus has scored just seven goals during the club's six-game losing skid. The Blue Jackets have been shutout three times in the past five games.
With both Sean Monahan (wrist) and Erik Gudbranson (shoulder) expected to return on Monday vs. NYR. Here is how #CBJ looks to lineup for their final playoff push: pic.twitter.com/3uJv4AGdMr
— Daily Faceoff - Fantasy (@DFOFantasy) March 23, 2025
They're hopeful that a return the health may help them regain their winning ways. Forward Sean Monahan and defenseman Erik Gudbranson are both coming off the injury list in time for Monday's game. However, goalie Daniil Tarasov (illness) is listed as day to day.
History Repeating Itself For Islanders?
A year ago, the Islanders would use a late-season surge up the standings to snare a playoff spot. It would appear that history might be repeating itself.
New York won 14 of the final 23 games (14-7-2) last season. That included an 8-0-1 run in April. Currently, the club is 7-3-2 over the past 12 games.
RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TIME. #LGI | @FORD pic.twitter.com/UCe3URPFBW
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) March 22, 2025
Columbus vs New York Islanders NHL Picks
These teams have split two prior meetings this season, with the home team winning on both occasions. In the past nine games the Blue Jackets have only picked up three points.
The Islanders have clearly been the better of these two teams of late. And they've claimed points in six straight games on home ice. Take the Islanders over the Blue Jackets in the Monday NHL picks.
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