Seeking best bets for the upcoming contest between the New York Rangers and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• New York and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s total of 6 goals 28 times this season.
• There have been 36 Columbus games with over 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.2 goals per game, 0.18 more than the total for this contest.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.4 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Rangers Moneyline: -146

• The Rangers have been victorious in 20 of their 35 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (57.1%).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -146 or shorter, New York has put together a 16-10 record (winning 61.5% of its games).
• The Rangers have a 59.3% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +124

• In 47 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has secured the upset 22 times.
• The Blue Jackets have won 16 games with moneyline odds of +124 or longer (in 35 such games).
• Columbus’ implied probability to win is 44.6% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, New York 3

Rangers Points Leaders

• With 23 goals and 33 assists this season, Artemi Panarin is one of New York’s leading contributors (56 points).
• Having scored four goals and adding 39 assists, Adam Fox is a top contributor for New York through 54 games.
• With 39 points through 44 games (11 goals and 28 assists), Jonathan Tanner Miller has been an important part of New York’s offensive efforts this season.
• As New York’s top goalie, Igor Shesterkin has recorded 18 wins and 19 losses this season while allowing 107 goals with 1021 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Columbus’ Zachary Werenski has collected 41 assists and 17 goals in 54 games, good for 58 points.
• Kirill Marchenko is a top scorer for Columbus, with 55 total points this season. He has netted 21 goals and provided 34 assists in 53 games.
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has 41 points, courtesy of 14 goals (sixth on team) and 27 assists (third).
• Columbus’ Elvis Merzlikins is 19-13-4 this season, amassing 910 saves and allowing 107 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .895 save percentage (50th in the league).

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New York vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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