New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Blue Jackets

The New Jersey Devils clash with the Columbus Blue Jackets in this NHL matchup at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, October 13. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

We’re Confident Blue Jackets Can Seal the Win

We’re keeping things simple by wagering the Blue Jackets on the Moneyline. They should get the better of the Devils and our prediction is available at odds of +106.

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8 Wins for Devils in Past 10 H2H Games

New Jersey Devils won their previous game 5-3. This was a road victory at Benchmark International Arena against Tampa Bay Lightning. Connor Brown registered two goals, with Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier and Timo Meier also finding the net.

Columbus Blue Jackets triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Minnesota Wild were beaten 7-4 at Xcel Energy Center. Zach Werenski recorded 3 points, including 1 goal and 2 assists. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins made 48 saves (.923).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Devils have beaten the Blue Jackets in the last two encounters. They won 5-3 at Prudential Center and triumphed 2-1 at Nationwide Arena. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Devils winning eight times.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-1-0	4.1	.837	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

Elvis Merzlikins (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-0-0	4	.923	0
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.6 goals from 27.6 shots on goal, with a 9.1% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have been giving up 3.8 goals from 30.7 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.5%.

Timo Meier is the top points scorer with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, with Nico Hischier recording 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.86 goal against average with a .901 save percentage.

The Blue Jackets have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 30.1 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.1 goals from 33.6 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.0%.

The top points scorer is Zach Werenski with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Adam Fantilli is next in line after registering 9 points, 8 goals and 1 assist. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 1.00 GAA with a .969 SV%, including two shutouts.

New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

Explore our top New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

The pick is that Columbus Blue Jackets will outscore their opponents, with +106 currently available that the home team win this NHL clash. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Devils vs Blue Jackets stats:

• Blue Jackets have won 4 consecutive games at home.
• Blue Jackets have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Blue Jackets have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• Devils have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Devils have lost 7 of their last 10 games.

Blue Jackets Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 48.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re looking for greater odds, Columbus can be backed at a bigger price on the Puck Line. For more juice, also consider the Match Winner & Total Goals and Winning Margin lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 2 - 6 Blue Jackets

One bet that has caught our eye is the Blue Jackets to claim a 6-2 correct score win. This selection is available at +4000 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Blue Jackets

1-0

Devils

+5000

Blue Jackets

+5000

2-0

Devils

+4000

Blue Jackets

+5000

2-1

Devils

+1300

Blue Jackets

+1500

3-0

Devils

+2800

Blue Jackets

+3400

3-1

Devils

+1700

Blue Jackets

+2000

3-2

Devils

+800

Blue Jackets

+900

4-0

Devils

+3300

Blue Jackets

+4500

4-1

Devils

+1300

Blue Jackets

+1800

4-2

Devils

+1400

Blue Jackets

+1700

4-3

Devils

+1000

Blue Jackets

+1150

5-0

Devils

+5500

Blue Jackets

+8000

5-1

Devils

+2000

Blue Jackets

+3000

5-2

Devils

+1500

Blue Jackets

+2000

5-3

Devils

+2200

Blue Jackets

+2800

5-4

Devils

+2000

Blue Jackets

+2200

6-0

Devils

+9000

Blue Jackets

+13000

6-1

Devils

+4500

Blue Jackets

+7500

6-2

Devils

+2800

Blue Jackets

+4000

6-3

Devils

+2800

Blue Jackets

+3500

6-4

Devils

+4500

Blue Jackets

+5500

6-5

Devils

+5000

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-1

Devils

+8000

Blue Jackets

+12500

7-2

Devils

+7000

Blue Jackets

+10000

7-3

Devils

+5500

Blue Jackets

+7000

7-4

Devils

+6600

Blue Jackets

+8000

7-5

Devils

+11000

Blue Jackets

+12000

7-6

Devils

+12500

Blue Jackets

+13000

8-4

Devils

+11000

Blue Jackets

+14000

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New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets 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.

Close Contest Likely According to the Books

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have New Jersey Devils as -132 favorites for this game, implying that they are 57% likely to win. The market suggests that Columbus Blue Jackets are least likely to win at +110.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +112.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Devils

-132

Blue Jackets

+110

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+112

Tie

+330

Blue Jackets

+185

Puck Line

Devils -1.5

+184

Blue Jackets +1.5

-233

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-141

Over 6.5

+112

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 32.2
• Hits: 32.5
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 31.2
• Hits: 31.3
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 6.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 31.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.6
• Hits: 22.1
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 5.9

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Team News

New Jersey Devils Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
43	Luke Hughes	2	20.65	0	4	4	1
63	Jesper Bratt	2	18.2	2	1	3	1
28	Timo Meier	2	18.45	1	1	2	0

81	Arseni Gritsyuk	2	11.55	0	2	2	-1
16	Connor Brown	2	14.45	2	0	2	1
13	Nico Hischier	2	19.35	1	1	2	0
91	Dawson Mercer	2	18.35	0	1	1	1
7	Dougie Hamilton	2	19.8	1	0	1	2
17	Simon Nemec	2	16.8	0	1	1	-2
86	Jack Hughes	2	20.6	0	1	1	0
22	Brett Pesce	2	21.6	0	1	1	-1
12	Cody Glass	2	11.9	1	0	1	2
47	Paul Cotter	2	12.45	0	0	0	-3
71	Jonas Siegenthaler	2	18	0	0	0	2
14	Luke Glendening	2	11.6	0	0	0	-3
18	Ondrej Palat	2	13.4	0	0	0	-1
5	Brenden Dillon	2	18.55	0	0	0	-1
33	Evgenii Dadonov	1	9.5	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
25	Jacob Markstroem	2	4.04	0.837
34	Jake Allen	-	-	-

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Columbus Blue Jackets Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
8	Zach Werenski	2	26.3	1	2	3	4
38	Boone Jenner	2	16.1	1	2	3	2
86	Kirill Marchenko	2	17.65	3	0	3	3

10	Dmitri Voronkov	2	15.2	1	2	3	3
19	Adam Fantilli	2	14.95	1	1	2	1
9	Ivan Provorov	2	25.85	0	1	1	3
11	Miles Wood	2	11.3	1	0	1	1
78	Damon Severson	2	18.9	0	1	1	4
27	Zach Aston-Reese	2	11.75	0	1	1	1
4	Cole Sillinger	2	14.05	0	1	1	1
3	Charlie Coyle	2	16.75	0	1	1	1
5	Denton Mateychuk	2	14.95	0	1	1	0
21	Isac Lundestroem	2	11.95	0	0	0	1
24	Mathieu Olivier	2	12.35	0	0	0	0
15	Dante Fabbro	2	17.7	0	0	0	1
23	Sean Monahan	2	18.1	0	0	0	4
91	Kent Johnson	2	12.9	0	0	0	0
44	Erik Gudbranson	2	13.85	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
90	Elvis Merzlikins	1	4	0.923
73	Jet Greaves	1	2.04	0.938

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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.