NY Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction: don't underestimate the guests

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on January 21. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Islanders

So far, the New York Islanders have a very poor home series. First they lost to Ottawa with a score of 0:2, and then failed to cope with Philadelphia - 5:3. The series of failures was interrupted in a match with a modest San Jose - 4:1, but it obviously can not be called a sensation. The Islanders continue to flounder at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. At the moment they are penultimate and have four points more than the lower-ranked Buffalo. There's little chance of a comeback this season, because the competition in the East is too serious, and the Islanders are eight points behind the cup zone.

Columbus

Columbus has picked up a gorgeous form. Dean Evason managed to establish discipline in the team, thanks to which the Jackets have made a comeback and climbed into the cup zone. Now they face another task to keep the eighth position, and if possible, to bypass the superior Ottawa and Tampa Bay. The Lightning have only two more points in sixth, which is quite possible to win back. For the upcoming game Columbus approaches after four wins in the last five games - over Seattle, St. Louis, Philadelphia and San Jose.

H2H Meetings

In 2024, the opponents held two duels between them, in which they exchanged victories. First, the Islanders were stronger with a score of 4:2, and after Columbus - 2:0.

Bettings Stats

• New York Islanders do not concede at home from the team Columbus Blue Jackets in 3 of the last 8 matches.
• In 3 of the last 5 away matches involving the team Columbus Blue Jackets was recorded a draw in regulation time.
• The team New York Islanders won in regulation time in 8 of the last 11 matches against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
• The New York Islanders have conceded more than 2 goals in 16 of their last 24 games.
• Columbus Blue Jackets did not lose in regulation time during the last 7 matches.
• The New York Islanders have conceded 2 or less goals to the Columbus Blue Jackets in 13 of their last 19 games.

Expert Betting Tips

Analysts of bookmakers underestimate the capabilities of Columbus. In the last game, they managed to hold out against the more serious New Yorkers and the Rangers. Yes, they failed to win the meeting, but the Jackets earned one point. The Islanders have a more modest lineup compared to its neighbor, which will make the task of the Blue Jackets easier. It is also worth considering the unstable form of the hosts, who have recently been weaker than Ottawa and Philadelphia in front of their stands. In general, we suggest betting on the guests not to lose for excellent odds.

X2 for 1.77 

Team 2 To Win for 2.40 

Correct Score 2:3 for 21.00