The Eastern Conference's 16th-ranked squad, the Columbus Blue Jackets (15-15-6), host the third-ranked unit from the Eastern Conference, the New York Islanders (21-13-4), on Sunday, Dec. 28 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which team we project to pick up the victory in Sunday's game.

During the last 10 contests for the Islanders, their offense has scored 23 goals while their defense has given up 20 (they have a 6-3-1 record in those games). In 27 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (22.2% conversion rate).

Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Predictions for Sunday

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

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-141)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets (15-15-6 overall) have a 7-6-13 record in contests that have needed overtime.
In the 17 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-6-5 record (good for 17 points).
Looking at the nine times this season the Blue Jackets finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-6-2 record, good for four points.
Columbus has lost all five games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals 21 times, and are 14-3-4 in those games (to register 32 points).
In the 12 games when Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 15 points after finishing 6-3-3.
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 8-8-3 (19 points).
The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Blue Jackets finished 7-7-3 in those contests (17 points).

Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders have earned a record of 6-4-10 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 21-13-4.
New York has earned 18 points (9-3-0) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Islanders recorded just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
New York has 11 points (5-6-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Islanders have scored more than two goals in 19 games, earning 33 points from those contests.
This season, New York has recorded a lone power-play goal in 13 games and registered 20 points with a record of 9-2-2.
When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 4-9-3 (11 points).
The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 16-4-0 to record 32 points.

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