We have your New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets prop betting and game preview needs covered as the New Jersey Devils hit the road to face the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The New Jersey Devils (22-17-3) are set to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (14-21-9) in an intriguing Eastern Conference matchup. As the Devils look to snap a 2-game losing streak, the Blue Jackets aim to build on their recent victory and climb out of the bottom of the Metropolitan Division.
New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Odds Info
Moneyline: New Jersey Devils -162 (FanDuel) / Columbus Blue Jackets +132 (FanDuel)
Puck Line: +1.5 – New Jersey Devils +150 (PointsBet) / Columbus Blue Jackets -176 (FanDuel)
Total: 6.5 – +110 (BetRivers) / -125 (DraftKings)
Game Info
Date: Friday, Jan. 19
Time: 07:00 PM
Location: Nationwide Arena – Columbus, OH
TV: ESPN+
New Jersey Devils Betting Trends
- On the road this season, the New Jersey Devils have 13 wins and 8 losses.
- As the favorite this season, the New Jersey Devils have 19 wins and 13 losses.
- This season, the New Jersey Devils have hit 26 overs and 16 unders.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Trends
- At home this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have 9 wins and 16 losses.
- As the underdog this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have 13 wins and 27 losses.
- This season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have hit 25 overs and 19 unders.
Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis
Over the course of the 2023-2024 NHL season, the New Jersey Devils and Columbus Blue Jackets have faced off three times, with the Devils emerging victorious in two of those encounters. The first meeting on November 24, 2023, saw the Blue Jackets win as visitors with a tight score of 2-1, despite being the underdogs with a closing moneyline of +192. The subsequent games on December 16 and December 27, 2023, both ended in favor of the Devils, with the latter being a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory at home. Across these matchups, the visiting team has claimed two wins to the home team’s one. When it comes to betting statistics, the Devils have covered the spread once, while the Blue Jackets have done so twice. The total score has exceeded the over-under line twice, indicating a tendency towards higher-scoring games, with the over hitting in the most recent two games and the under hitting once in the initial meeting.
The most recent game on December 27, 2023, was a closely contested battle that ended with the Devils clinching a 4-3 win in overtime. The game was characterized by several lead changes, with the Blue Jackets initially taking the lead in the first period, only for the Devils to tie and then trail again before pushing the game into overtime. The Devils, who were the favorites with a closing moneyline of -260, managed to secure the win at home, thanks to Timo Meier’s decisive overtime goal. Despite the loss, the Blue Jackets, with a closing spread of +1.5, won against the spread. The game’s total score of 7 edged just over the closing over-under of 6.5, marking the second consecutive meeting where the total score went over the predicted line.
New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Predictions
The New Jersey Devils arrive at Nationwide Arena with the aim of turning their fortunes around after a couple of recent setbacks. Currently sitting 7th in the Metropolitan Division, the Devils are looking to their top scorer Jesper Bratt (16 goals, 30 assists) to spark their offense. The team’s performance on the road has been notably better than at home, boasting a 13-7-1 record away from their own ice, which they’ll hope to leverage against the Blue Jackets. Despite their struggles, the Devils have shown they can be a formidable opponent, especially when their offense clicks into gear.
On the other side, the Columbus Blue Jackets, despite being at the bottom of their division, have shown signs of resilience. With a recent win under their belt, they are looking to capitalize on their home-ice advantage at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets will lean on their leading point-getter Johnny Gaudreau (28 points) and top goal scorer Kirill Marchenko to challenge the Devils’ defense. Columbus has had a mixed bag of results in their last ten games, but their ability to win against the spread in recent matchups suggests they could give the Devils a run for their money.
This game could come down to key player matchups and special teams performance. The Devils’ power play unit, spearheaded by Bratt, will test the Blue Jackets’ penalty kill, which has been a point of concern this season. On the flip side, Columbus will need to find a way to contain the Devils’ offensive threats while also exploiting any defensive lapses. With both teams eager to improve their standings, this game promises to be a tightly contested battle with potential playoff implications on the line.
New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Pick
The New Jersey Devils have demonstrated a stronger performance on the road this season, holding a 13-7-1 record away from home, which bodes well for their upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Despite their recent losses, the Devils have shown they can be a high-scoring team, especially with Jesper Bratt leading the charge. The historical head-to-head this season favors the Devils, who have won two out of three games against the Blue Jackets, including a victory in their last encounter. Considering these factors, along with the Devils’ motivation to climb up from their current 7th place in the Metropolitan Division, a moneyline bet on the New Jersey Devils seems to be a prudent choice.
Furthermore, the Columbus Blue Jackets, while resilient, have struggled consistently throughout the season, as reflected in their divisional standing. The Devils’ offense, which has managed to exceed the over-under line in two of the three meetings this season, is likely to challenge the Blue Jackets’ defense once again. Given the favorable odds and the Devils’ need to snap their losing streak, coupled with their historical success against Columbus this season, backing the New Jersey Devils on the moneyline is a justified and strategic bet for this matchup.
The Pick: New Jersey Devils -162 (FanDuel)