New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, November 15, 2025
The New York Rangers face the Columbus Blue Jackets with both teams looking to improve on rocky starts to the season. The Rangers are 9-7-2 and are at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division but two wins in a row have them only a few points out of a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Blue Jackets are 9-7-1 and two wins in a row have similarly put them only a few points out of a playoff spot in the conference. Who will win this game? Check out our Rangers vs Blue Jackets prediction!
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Rangers are led by an incredible defense
The Rangers are having a rocky season with their offense struggling and scoring only 2.67 goals per game. Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere have scored nine goals and 19 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only six skaters have four goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has carried the Rangers, allowing only 2.56 goals per game. Adam Fox and Vladislav Gavrikov have combined for 2.6 defensive point shares while William Borgen and Carson Soucy have combined for 2.1 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Igor Shesterkin has stepped up with a .909 save percentage and a 2.50 goals-against average on 386 shots with 4.8 goals saved above average.
Columbus hopes defense improves
The Blue Jackets are having a rough season despite their offense stepping up and scoring 3.12 goals per game. Kirill Marchenko and Dmitri Voronkov have scored 14 goals and 18 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Adam Fantilli and Charlie Coyle have combined for eight goals and 16 assists while defenseman Zach Werenski has added four goals and eight assists from the point to open up the offense.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Terry Edelmann | +920.00 |
| 2 |  Jesse Schule | +676.00 |
| 3 |  Bruce Marshall | +581.00 |
| 4 |  Brick Haus Sports | +326.00 |
| 5 |  Pro Sports Picks | +300.00 |
The offense has stepped up but the defense has let them down, allowing 3.24 goals per game. Zach Werenski and Ivan Provorov have combined for 2.4 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. The bright spot has been the play of goaltender Elvis Merzlikins who has a .908 save percentage and a 3.14 goals-against average on 240 shots with 2.8 goals saved above average.
Rangers vs Blue Jackets Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rob Vinciletti | +1,570.00 |
| 2 |  Dan Kaiser | +1,223.00 |
| 3 |  Ross Benjamin | +1,000.00 |
| 4 |  Earle Sports Bets | +916.00 |
| 5 |  David Hess | +706.00 |
Money Line Pick For Rangers vs Blue Jackets
- Rangers (-110) (4 units)
The Rangers are on a two-game winning streak, and I see them taking over this game from the first period. The Rangers should pile on the goals against the Blue Jackets, who allow 3.24 goals per game, with Artemi Panarin, Alexis Lafreniere, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Rangers should limit the Blue Jackets offense with Adam Fox, Vladislav Gavrikov, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Igor Shesterkin to make plenty of big saves. The Rangers should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Rangers money line as road Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Rangers vs Blue Jackets
- Under 6 (5 Units)
The Rangers are led by their defense, and this game looks to be a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Blue Jackets should limit the Rangers offense, which averages only 2.67 goals per game, with Zach Werenski, Ivan Provorov, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Elvis Merzlikins to make plenty of big saves. The Rangers, who allow only 2.56 goals per game, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Blue Jackets with Adam Fox, Vladislav Gavrikov, William Borgen, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Igor Shesterkin blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 6 goals.
The Rangers face the Blue Jackets with both teams looking to improve in the Metropolitan Division.
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