New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In this content, two hockey teams are facing off in Ohio in hopes of improving their standings. The New Jersey Devils are coming off a 4-1 victory against St. Louis, while the Columbus Blue Jackets suffered a 5-3 defeat against Tampa Bay in their last game. The Devils have won 7 out of the last 10 meetings between the teams, including the most recent matchup where they emerged victorious with a 4-1 scoreline. New Jersey is currently seen as the favorite to win with a -206 opening betting line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Devils -206 | Blue Jackets +183

Spread: Devils -1 (0) | Blue Jackets +1 (-112)

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

New Jersey secured their third consecutive victory by defeating St. Louis on the road in their latest game on Tuesday night. The Devils currently hold a record of 21-10-3 for the season, leading the Metropolitan Division by one point over the Capitals. They are 7th in scoring with an average of 3.35 goals per game, while also ranking 5th in goals against, allowing 2.56 goals per game on average. New Jersey boasts the 2nd highest power play success rate in the league, converting on 30.1% of their chances, and are tied for 8th in penalty killing, successfully navigating 82.1% of their shorthanded situations. In their recent victory against St. Louis, New Jersey outplayed the Blues in all periods, ultimately winning with a final score of 4-1. Key contributors to the win included Ondrej Palat, Stefan Noesen, Brenden Dillon, and Jesper Bratt, with goaltender Jacob Markstrom making 19 saves. Looking ahead, Jake Allen is expected to start in goal for the upcoming game. Overall, New Jersey is ranked 7th in offense, 5th in defense, and holds a power ranking of 3 for the season.