The eighth-place squad in the Eastern Conference, the New York Islanders (20-14-2), host the 16th-ranked Columbus Blue Jackets (10-21-2) at UBS Arena on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET.
New York claimed a 5-1 home victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in its last game on December 27.
Columbus’ most recent game was a road loss, 5-2, against the Chicago Blackhawks on December 23.
Ahead of this matchup, here is what you need to prepare for Thursday’s hockey action.
New York Islanders vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Odds and Betting Lines
- Favorite: Islanders (-244)
- Underdog: Blue Jackets (+199)
- Over/under: 6.5