New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 10/17/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH

TV: MSG Network, Blue Jackets Hockey Network

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (+120) Blue Jackets (-142)

The New York Rangers (6-3-0) are traveling to Nationwide Arena on Saturday where they will compete against the Columbus Blue Jackets (2-3-0). The moneyline on this contest has New York at +120 and Columbus is sitting at -142. The betting total is set at 6.5.

The New York Rangers will look to clean up some issues after taking a 7-1 loss against the Devils in their previous game. The Rangers didn't have their best offensive outing in this loss. For the game, they netted 1 out of the 19 shots they looked to score on. They also had 4 power play opportunities and netted 1 goal. New York garnered 23 minutes in the box in this outing.

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When discussing scoring goals, the New York Rangers have accumulated 28 goals (7th in hockey) over the course of the season and have allowed 21. For the current season, the have a total of 12 points and their points percentage is .667. New York has accounted for 27 power play chances and they have tallied 6 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 22.22%. At even strength, the Rangers have surrendered 19 goals while earning 22 as an offensive unit. New York has taken 205 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 13.7%. The Rangers have seen 223 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .906. New York Rangers opponents have totaled 28 power play tries (8th in the NHL) and have tallied 2 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Dylan Garand. Opponents have notched 13 goals versus Garand in his pro career and his goals against average is 1.86. Garand has taken the ice for 8 games during his NHL career. His save percentage is .932 for his 17 minutes guarding the cage. He has compiled a record of 5-2-1 and he has gotten the start in 7 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Garand has accounted for 6 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .857. Garand has had 190 shots against him and has recorded 177 saves.

When they took the ice last, Columbus played the Panthers in a game where the Blue Jackets took the defeat by a final score of 7-3. They had 2 power play opportunities in this matchup but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Blue Jackets recorded 3 goals of the 27 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the campaign, the Columbus Blue Jackets have accounted for 15 goals, 4 points, as well as a points percentage of .400. They have permitted 21 goals to be scored by way of 14 goals at even strength and 7 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Blue Jackets have earned 13 goals at even strength and 2 goals (31st in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 12 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 16.67%. Columbus has put up 139 shots (32nd in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.79%, while allowing the opposition 134 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 61.11% on their oppositions 18 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 84.3%.

Across the ice you are going to see Jet Greaves between the pipes. He has recorded 2,134 saves out of the 2,341 shots attempted, which gives him a rate of .912. Greaves has accumulated a lifetime record of 37-30-11 and has played in 80 contests. He has been a starter 76 games and has played 195 minutes. Greaves' quality start percentage is 64.5% and he has 49 quality starting assignments in his professional career. His opponents are averaging 2.72 goals per contest and he has yielded 207 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Columbus (-142)

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