Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Prediction & Picks - March 19

The New York Rangers (28-32-8) will attempt to prolong a three-game road win streak when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets (35-21-11) on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which club we pick to emerge with the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.

The Rangers have gone 6-3-1 in the last 10 games, putting up 39 total goals (nine power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 36.0%). They have conceded 30 goals to their opponents.

Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Rangers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-219)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets are 11-11-22 in overtime matchups on their way to a 35-21-11 overall record.
• Columbus is 10-7-10 (30 points) in its 27 games decided by one goal.
• Looking at the 13 times this season the Blue Jackets ended a game with just one goal, they have a 3-7-3 record, good for nine points.
• Columbus has lost all eight games this season when it scored two goals.
• The Blue Jackets are 32-4-8 in the 44 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 72 points).
• In the 19 games when Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 12-3-4 to register 28 points.
• In the 39 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 21-11-7 (49 points).
• The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 26 games. The Blue Jackets finished 13-9-4 in those matchups (30 points).

Rangers Splits and Trends

• The Rangers (28-32-8 overall) have posted a record of 9-8-17 in contests that have needed OT this season.
• In the 24 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 24 points.
• This season the Rangers recorded only one goal in 11 games and have gone 1-9-1 (three points).
• New York has 11 points (3-6-5) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Rangers have scored three or more goals in 34 games, earning 50 points from those contests.
• This season, New York has scored a single power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 14-8-2 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 10-9-4 (24 points).
• The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 42 games, going 16-22-4 to register 36 points.

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Blue Jackets vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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