March 02, 2026 1:35 PM EST

NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers 3/2/2026

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are solid 61 percent favorites over the New York Rangers. The Blue Jackets are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +2 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 27 shots on goal vs 25 shots for the Rangers. The Blue Jackets goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91.6% compared to the Rangers goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Elvis Merzlikins 24, Igor Shesterkin 25 SHOTS: Zach Werenski 3.2, Vincent Trocheck 3 GOALS: Adam Fantilli 0.43, Vincent Trocheck 0.39 PTS: Sean Monahan has a 66% chance of scoring at least 1 point and J.T. Miller has a 51% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Columbus Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDNew York RangersRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road14-16, 47% 76Record at Home7-20, 26% -1421Columbus Blue Jackets
VS New York Rangers0-1, 0% -100VS Columbus Blue Jackets1-0, 100% 75New York Rangers
vs Team Under .50015-13, 54% 121vs Team .500 or Better14-24, 37% -960Columbus Blue Jackets
Record as Road Favorite1-1, 50% -25Record as Home Underdog3-8, 27% -486Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off21-25, 46% -2298After 1 or More Days Off23-27, 46% -2348Columbus Blue Jackets

PAST 30 DAYS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDNew York RangersRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-1, 67% 104Record at Home1-2, 33% -89Columbus Blue Jackets
VS New York Rangers0-0 No GamesVS Columbus Blue Jackets0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5003-1, 75% 163vs Team .500 or Better1-3, 25% -189Columbus Blue Jackets
Record as Road Favorite0-0 No GamesRecord as Home Underdog1-1, 50% 11New York Rangers
After 1 or More Days Off1-2, 33% -97After 1 or More Days Off1-3, 25% -189Columbus Blue Jackets

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDNew York RangersRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD18-12, 60% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME17-15, 53% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-1, 67% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-0, 100% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON8-19, 30% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON9-17, 35% OverUNDER
Opp Averages <2.8 G at Home7-7, 50% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road22-27, 45% OVERUNDER

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SIDE VALUE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 15-15, 50% +8 New York Rangers Home Games: 13-14, 48% -126 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 2-1, 67% +91 New York Rangers Home Games: 1-2, 33% -86

MONEY LINE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 14-16, 47% -543 New York Rangers Home Games: 16-11, 59% 277 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 1-2, 33% -112 New York Rangers Home Games: 2-1, 67% +61

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 16-14, 53% + 56 New York Rangers Home Games: 19-8, 70% + 929 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 2-1, 67% + 82 New York Rangers Home Games: 3-0, 100% + 273

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