The New York Rangers (21-20-3) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-6), who have won six straight, on Saturday, January 18 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will clinch the win in Saturday's game.

The Blue Jackets are 8-2-0 over the past 10 games, totaling 36 total goals (nine power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 42.9%). They have allowed 27 goals to their opponents.

Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final tally of Rangers 4, Blue Jackets 3.

Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-188)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

The Rangers (21-20-3 overall) have a 1-3-4 record in contests that have needed overtime.
In the 16 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-4-3 record (good for 21 points).
In the seven games this season the Rangers scored only one goal, they lost every time.
New York has taken 11 points from the 11 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (5-5-1 record).
The Rangers are 16-6-2 in the 24 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 34 points).
In the 14 games when New York has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 16 points after finishing 7-5-2.
When it has outshot its opponent, New York is 9-8-2 (20 points).
The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Rangers went 11-11-1 in those matchups (23 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have a 5-6-11 record in overtime matchups this season and a 22-17-6 overall record.
In the 12 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
Columbus has earned six points (3-7-0 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals 28 times, earning 42 points from those matchups (19-5-4).
This season, Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal in 21 games and picked up 26 points with a record of 12-7-2.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 13-7-3 (29 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 7-9-3 to record 17 points.

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