Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers

League: NHL | Date: 2025-11-15 07:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2025-11-15 06:07 PM EST

💰 Best Bet #1 [Columbus Blue Jackets / +1.5 / -175 / 65% / Blue Jackets cover the puck line in 65% of simulations, supported by strong recent form with wins in tight games and Rangers’ road inconsistencies despite favoritism.]

💰 Best Bet #2 [Over / Total / 6.5 at -110 / 52% / Average simulated goals at 6.8 exceed the line, driven by both teams’ high-scoring recent outings like Blue Jackets’ 5-4 and Rangers’ 7-3 wins.]

💰 Best Bet #3 [New York Rangers / Moneyline / -145 / 55% / Rangers hold a 55% win probability edge from advanced metrics like xGF advantage and Blue Jackets’ injury impacts.]

Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers on 2025-11-15

Game Times

ET: 7:00 PM
CT: 6:00 PM
MT: 5:00 PM
PT: 4:00 PM
AKT: 3:00 PM
HST: 1:00 PM

Public Bets

[42% / 58%]

Money Distribution

[38% / 62%]

Market Alignment

[Aligned]

Line Movement

Line opened at Rangers -1.5 +160 and moved to -1.5 +150, with total steady at 6.5 despite moderate public action on the favorite.

Mathematical Edge (EV)

[+3.2% on CBJ +1.5 / Positive EV from simulation convergence and slight reverse line movement indicating sharp interest in the underdog cover, aligned with Blue Jackets’ home resilience.]

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Columbus Blue Jackets | 40% |
| Win % for New York Rangers | 55% |
| Tie % | 5% |
| Spread Cover % for Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 | 65% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 52% / Under: 48% |
| Average Total Goals | 6.8 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-2.0, 4.0] |

Top 3 Player Props

Player Prop #1: Artemi Panarin (NYR) / Over 0.5 Points / -150 / 72% / Panarin’s high usage rate and 1.2 points per game average against similar defenses support exceeding this line, with Rangers’ offensive efficiency boosting opportunities.
Player Prop #2: Adam Fantilli (CBJ) / Over 2.5 Shots on Goal / -120 / 68% / Fantilli averages 3.1 shots in home games, facing a Rangers defense allowing 28 shots per game, enhanced by line placement with top playmakers.
Player Prop #3: Mika Zibanejad (NYR) / Over 0.5 Assists / +110 / 65% / Zibanejad’s 0.8 assists per game and playmaking role in power-play situations against Blue Jackets’ middling PK make this a value prop with positive EV.

Analysis Summary

Public sentiment leans toward the Rangers with 58% of bets, aligning with money distribution at 62%, suggesting market consensus without significant sharp divergence. Following the public on the Rangers moneyline holds merit, but the mathematical edge favors the Blue Jackets puck line cover due to simulation probabilities and injury-adjusted metrics. Overall game outlook points to a moderate-scoring affair around 6.8 goals, with both teams’ recent trends supporting a slight over lean based on offensive xG rates exceeding defensive allowances.

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