<p>The Columbus Blue Jackets and the New York Islanders will meet at UBS Arena. This game marks the beginning of the NHL Regular Season. The Blue Jackets have a record of 7-4-0, while the Islanders stand at 5-5-1.</p> <p>Dean Evason leads the Blue Jackets as head coach. They are ranked third in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Patrick Roy coaches the Islanders, who are ranked eighth in the same division. The game will air on ESPN+ on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 5:00 PM.</p> <h2>Blue Jackets vs Islanders Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders</li><li>Venue: UBS Arena</li><li>Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds:         <ul><li>Columbus Blue Jackets Puck Line: +1.5 (-211)</li><li>New York Islanders Puck Line: -1.5 (+170)</li><li>Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine: +117</li><li>New York Islanders MoneyLine: -140</li><li>Over/Under: 6.5 (Over -118, Under -104)</li></ul></li></ul> <h2>Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview</h2> <p>The Columbus Blue Jackets have been performing well in recent games. They secured a 3-2 win against the St. Louis Blues with Zach Werenski leading the way. Werenski contributed a goal and an assist in the game.</p> <p>In their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Blue Jackets took a 6-3 victory. Cole Sillinger was a standout player, scoring twice and assisting once. Mathieu Olivier also played a key role with one goal and three assists.</p> <p>The Blue Jackets have shown strong offensive skills, ranking 7th in shots on goal this season. On defense, they've blocked a significant number of shots, ranking 21st. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins has been a reliable presence, with 162 saves in five games.</p> <h2>New York Islanders Team Preview</h2> <p>The New York Islanders are coming off a recent win against the Washington Capitals with a score of 3-1. In this game, both teams had 23 shots on goal, but the Islanders managed to find the net three times. Ilya Sorokin was solid in goal, making 22 saves on 23 shots.</p> <p>In their recent games, the Islanders faced some challenges, including a 6-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. During this game, they recorded 27 shots on goal and managed one power play goal. Despite the loss, the Islanders showed determination with 30 hits and 13 blocks.</p> <p>Bo Horvat has been a key player for the Islanders, contributing seven goals and five assists in 11 games this season. His performance, along with Mathew Barzal's nine points, has been important for the team. Ilya Sorokin has been in net for most games, with three wins and 193 saves so far.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the moneyline pick, the New York Islanders are favored at -140 to win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Islanders have a slight edge with better overall skater stats, ranking higher in shots on goal and fewer goals against. The projected score is Islanders 4, Blue Jackets 3, suggesting a close game but with the Islanders coming out on top.</p> <p>Regarding the over/under pick, the total is set at 6.5 goals. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games, with significant goals and shots on goal rankings. The projected total of 7 goals leans towards taking the over at -118, as both teams' offensive capabilities could push the score past the set line.</p>

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