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Devils Aim to Build Momentum With High-Stakes Victory Over Blue Jackets

Game time: December 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Nationwide Arena — Columbus, OH

Article updated Dec 15, 5:23 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Both teams seek to gain momentum and improve their position in the Metropolitan Division and in the Eastern Conference. This high-stakes rivalry game promises to provide a

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Both teams seek to gain momentum and improve their position in the Metropolitan Division and in the Eastern Conference. This high-stakes rivalry game promises to provide a thrilling match, and we have the best quality NHL picks to make sure you back the right team.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Devils -200 | Blue Jackets +173

Spread: Devils -1.5 (+108) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-125)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 67%.

New Jersey Devils

Led by Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, and Tyler Toffoli, the Devils' offense has been performing well, with 35 goals and 53 assists from the three. The defense, however, has been shaky, with Vitek Vanecek having a save percentage of .883 and 3.33 goals-against average on 463 shots. The New Jersey Devils are having an impressive season on offense, with 3.48 goals per game and 34 goals in their last nine games. Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, and Tyler Toffoli have been leading the charge with 35 goals and 53 assists, but other players like Erik Haula, Ondrej Palat, Alexander Holtz, Luke Hughes and John Marino have pitched in 19 goals and 44 assists. The defense, however, has not been as successful; allowing 3.52 goals per game, and goalie Vitek Vanecek has a save percentage of .883 and a 3.33 goals-against average on 463 shots This has resulted in the Devils ranking 9th in offense, 30th in defense, and 15-12 overall.

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Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

Despite an offensive outburst from key scorers Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli and Johnny Gaudreau in combination with the elevation of their second and third tier players, the team is not finding enough success to contend. Goalie Spencer Martin has given up 333 shots with a save percentage of 0.892 and an average of 3.57 goals against average with -3.9 goals saved average.

Devils Look to Capitalize on Balanced Play in Road Victory Over Blue Jackets

With seven wins in their last 10 games, the Devils look to continue their success on the road against the Blue Jackets. Their top-notch forward unit, exemplified by Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, is likely to put constant pressure on the Blue Jackets' defense, which allows 3.55 goals per game. In addition, the Devils' defensive unit, steered by Luke Hughes and John Marino, should limit the opposition's chances while helping goaltender Vitek Vanecek make numerous big saves. Sudperbly balanced, the Devils look poised to dominate, and cover the spread, in a road victory.

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SportsJaw Devils vs Blue Jackets archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Devils vs Blue Jackets matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New Jersey Devils-200 → -225Moved
  • Moneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets+173 → +199Moved
  • Spread · New Jersey Devils-1.5 (+108) → -1.5 (+105)Moved
  • Spread · Columbus Blue Jackets+1.5 (-125) → +1.5 (-125)Unchanged
  • Total · Over6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

New Jersey Devils
15-12 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Columbus Blue Jackets
10-21 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-15T22:23:08.183Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-11-24Columbus Blue Jackets 2 · New Jersey Devils 1
Final result

Matchup pick recap

New Jersey Devils defeated Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3

New Jersey Devils defeated Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3 on December 16, 2023, a 3-goal decision in the series. New Jersey Devils' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded New Jersey Devils -1.5 (+105) spread, New Jersey Devils covered, while the 9 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • SwamipicksMoneyline · New Jersey Devils -200Win
  • VfernandezMoneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets +180Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Win
  • MrpinkMoneyline · New Jersey Devils -216Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · New Jersey Devils -225Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · New Jersey Devils -225Win
  • CoversMoneyline · New Jersey Devils -225Win