Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Devils

The Columbus Blue Jackets go up against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, December 1.

The best wager could be backing the Devils to claim a regulation time victory when clashing with the Blue Jackets. Our prediction can be taken at +102 on the 3-Way Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

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Columbus Blue Jackets have lost in their previous four outings. In a recent home game at Nationwide Arena, they were turned over 4-3 (OT) by Pittsburgh Penguins. Zach Werenski, Sean Monahan and Brendan Gaunce each scored one goal.

New Jersey Devils lost their last game, being beaten at home to Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 at Prudential Center. Timo Meier, Simon Nemec and Dawson Mercer scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Devils beat the Blue Jackets in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Nationwide Arena. It’s been three victories on the bounce for the Devils when playing the Blue Jackets. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Jet Greaves (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-4-5	2.8	.901	0
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-4-1	3.6	.874	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

4 wins, 2 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 28.4 shots on goal, with a 14.8% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have been giving up 3.1 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 2.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

Zach Werenski is the top points scorer with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, with Adam Fantilli recording 7 points, 6 goals and 1 assist, over the past 10 games. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.49 goal against average with a .907 save percentage.

The Devils have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 30.6 shots on goal, with a 14.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.0 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.

The top points scorer is Nico Hischier with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, while Timo Meier is next best after having 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 3.29 GAA with a .877 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Picks

Get set for Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

New Jersey Devils should be able to outscore their opponents and our pick is to side with them on the 60-minute line. There is a tempting +102 for them to win this NHL clash in regulation time.

The NHL experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any hockey predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Blue Jackets vs Devils stats:

• Devils have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Devils have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Blue Jackets have lost their last 4 games.
• Blue Jackets have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Blue Jackets have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• Devils have won the last 3 games between these teams.

Devils 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps make it a 49.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Timo Meier To Score +150

Timo Meier (Devils) has scored in 4 straight home games. We’re happy to take the +150 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Timo Meier Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+150

First

+900

Assists

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Shots on Goal

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-154

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 3 - 4 Devils

Our prediction for the correct score is the Devils to land a 4-3 victory and this is available at +950. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Devils

1-0

Blue Jackets

+5500

Devils

+5000

2-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Devils

+4000

2-1

Blue Jackets

+1500

Devils

+1300

3-0

Blue Jackets

+4000

Devils

+2800

3-1

Blue Jackets

+2200

Devils

+1600

3-2

Blue Jackets

+900

Devils

+800

4-0

Blue Jackets

+5500

Devils

+3300

4-1

Blue Jackets

+2000

Devils

+1300

4-2

Blue Jackets

+1800

Devils

+1400

4-3

Blue Jackets

+1150

Devils

+950

5-0

Blue Jackets

+10000

Devils

+5500

5-1

Blue Jackets

+3500

Devils

+2000

5-2

Blue Jackets

+2200

Devils

+1400

5-3

Blue Jackets

+2800

Devils

+2200

5-4

Blue Jackets

+2200

Devils

+1900

6-0

Blue Jackets

+2200

Devils

+8000

6-1

Blue Jackets

+9000

Devils

+4500

6-2

Blue Jackets

+4500

Devils

+2500

6-3

Blue Jackets

+4000

Devils

+2500

6-4

Blue Jackets

+5500

Devils

+4500

6-5

Blue Jackets

+5500

Devils

+5000

7-0

Blue Jackets

+5500

Devils

+12500

7-1

Blue Jackets

+14000

Devils

+7500

7-2

Blue Jackets

+12000

Devils

+6600

7-3

Blue Jackets

+7500

Devils

+5000

7-4

Blue Jackets

+8000

Devils

+6000

7-5

Blue Jackets

+12000

Devils

+10000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+12500

Devils

+12000

8-1

Blue Jackets

+12500

Devils

+12500

8-2

Blue Jackets

+12500

Devils

+11000

8-3

Blue Jackets

+12500

Devils

+12000

8-4

Blue Jackets

+12500

Devils

+11000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+12500

Devils

+14000

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean New Jersey Devils are -145 favorites to win and that means a 59% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +120 about Columbus Blue Jackets.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -143.

The best NHL sportsbooks offer a wide variety of game lines and team props for every matchup, with plenty of options available both before and during the game. Be sure to explore all the lines and odds before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+120

Devils

-145

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+215

Tie

+320

Devils

+102

Puck Line

Blue Jackets +1.5

-208

Devils -1.5

+168

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+116

Over 5.5

-143

Timo Meier is the market leader at +900 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Timo Meier (Devils)

First

+150

Anytime

+900

Nico Hischier (Devils)

First

+150

Anytime

+1000

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

First

+200

Anytime

+1200

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

First

+260

Anytime

+1700

Arseny Gritsyuk (Devils)

First

+300

Anytime

+2000

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

First

+380

Anytime

+2200

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Ondrej Palat (Devils)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Charlie Coyle (Blue Jackets)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Cody Glass (Devils)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Stefan Noesen (Devils)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Luca Pinelli (Blue Jackets)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Miles Wood (Blue Jackets)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Yegor Chinakhov (Blue Jackets)

First

+575

Anytime

+3300

Connor Brown (Devils)

First

+600

Anytime

+2800

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Paul Cotter (Devils)

First

+625

Anytime

+3300

Luke Hughes (Devils)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

Simon Nemec (Devils)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Ivan Provorov (Blue Jackets)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

Juho Lammikko (Devils)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Damon Severson (Blue Jackets)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Luke Glendening (Devils)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Isac Lundestrom (Blue Jackets)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Brendan Gaunce (Blue Jackets)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Zach Aston-Reese (Blue Jackets)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Player Assists

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-100

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-100

Nico Hischier (Devils)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Luke Hughes (Devils)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Timo Meier (Devils)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-200

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Simon Nemec (Devils)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Ivan Provorov (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Arseny Gritsyuk (Devils)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Charlie Coyle (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-400

Player Shots

Timo Meier (Devils)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-154

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-149

Nico Hischier (Devils)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-145

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Arseny Gritsyuk (Devils)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-105

Luke Hughes (Devils)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-100

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

New Jersey Devils Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.1
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 16.8
• Giveaways: 16.9
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 30.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 17.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 20.4
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 18.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 5.1

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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