Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Predictions and Odds - Oct 29, 2021

The NY Rangers take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Friday, starting at 7:00 PM EDT.

Dimers' top betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Rangers, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Rangers?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Blue Jackets-Rangers matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rangers a 61% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Betting Preview

The Rangers are -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with +155 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at -169.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -175. That means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +165, where you can bet $100 to profit $165, earning a total payout of $265, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with PointsBet, which has the best odds for the Over at +115, while FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at -118.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Rangers

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at -169 with Caesars Sportsbook (63% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets Win at +165 with PointsBet (1.3% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 at +115 with PointsBet (2.1% edge)

While the Rangers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 1.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+115) that are available from PointsBet.

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Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Full Coverage

Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Blue Jackets-Rangers matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, live scores, and play-by-play updates.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for any changes ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Rangers on Friday October 29, 2021.

Blue Jackets vs. Rangers 2021 Game Info

When do the Rangers play the Blue Jackets?

• Date: Friday October 29, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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