The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders will meet in the NHL on Sunday. Columbus enters this game on a four-game winning streak and they will try to get a fifth straight win on the road against the Isles here. Before this game begins in New York, continue reading to get my Blue Jackets vs Islanders prediction.
Our Blue Jackets vs Islanders Pick
- Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets Moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders
- Date & Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, New York
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
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- The Blue Jackets are entering this game with momentum. They just picked up a 3-2 regulation win over the St. Louis Blues for their fourth straight victory. Their defense and goaltending have been more consistent recently and they will try to get a fifth straight win here.
- The Islanders completed a four‐game road trip and went 1-2-1, finishing with a win over the Washington Capitals. They will be glad to be back at home for this game and will try to get a second win in a row.
Goaltending
Columbus rode a strong performance from goalie Jet Greaves in their last outing, with Greaves stopping 37 shots. With the Blue Jackets playing for the second day in a row, they could switch things up in goal for this game. Islanders starter Ilya Sorokin has had a rough start to the season with a 3.40 GAA and he will try to turn things around here.
Key skaters
- Zach Werenski has a goal and an assist in each of his last three games, totaling 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) on the season.
- Kirill Marchenko leads the Blue Jackets with 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists) and is riding a four‐game assist streak.
- Bo Horvat has five points (2 goals, 3 assists) in his last five games and leads the Islanders in goals with seven this season.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Zach Werenski (CBJ) | Over 0.5 Points |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | Over 0.5 Points |
| Bo Horvat (NYI) | Over 0.5 Goals |
Betting Trends & H2H
- This is the first of four regular-season meetings between these teams.
- The Islanders are 5-6 on the puckline going into this matchup.
- Columbus is 7-4 on the puckline entering Sunday’s play.
- The Blue Jackets have gone under the total in seven of their first 11 games.
- The Islanders have gone over the total in nine of their 11 outings.
Blue Jackets vs Islanders Model Projection
Score Projection: Columbus Blue Jackets 3 – New York Islanders 2
Win Probability: Columbus Blue Jackets 52%, New York Islanders 48%
Final Thoughts
The Blue Jackets should get a win on the road in this contest over the Islanders. Columbus is playing at an elite level of late and we should see that continue with a win here. I’ll take the Blue Jackets as a slight underdog in what should be a close one from Long Island.
