New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Blue Jackets

The New Jersey Devils go up against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, December 31.

The Blue Jackets should be able to come out on top against the Devils. Our betting prediction is to back them on the Moneyline where an attractive -110 can be landed.

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New Jersey Devils were beaten in their previous four games and the latest was on the road at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto Maple Leafs claimed a 4-0 win. Devils won the shots on goal, 33 to 30.

Columbus Blue Jackets have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where Ottawa Senators were beaten 4-1 at Canadian Tire Centre. Kirill Marchenko was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net. Goalie Jet Greaves had a great game and ended up with 27 saves (.964).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Blue Jackets beat the Devils in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 5-3 scoreline at Prudential Center. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Devils win seven times.

Starting Goalies

Jake Allen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-8-1	2.6	.910	1
23/24	6-6-1	3.11	.900	0

Jet Greaves (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-9-5	2.6	.909	0
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.1 goals from 30.2 shots on goal, with a 10.7% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have been giving up 2.9 goals from 30.2 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 64.3%.

Connor Brown is the top points scorer with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, with Cody Glass racking up 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.79 goal against average with a .905 save percentage.

The Blue Jackets have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 28.9 shots on goal, with a 18.2% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.1 goals from 28.6 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

The top points scorer is Zach Werenski with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Boone Jenner is next in line after having 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.20 GAA with a .923 SV%.

New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

This expert New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

The -110 about Columbus Blue Jackets look very attractive when it comes to the Moneyline. We think the visitors can be beaten in this NHL clash, so this is our pick.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NHL stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate hockey predictions.

Key Devils vs Blue Jackets stats:

• Blue Jackets have won 3 consecutive games.
• Blue Jackets have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Devils have lost their last 4 games.
• Devils have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
• Devils have lost 6 of their last 10 games.

Blue Jackets Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

There are some value betting options beyond simply wagering Columbus to win, with 3-Way Moneyline, Puck Line and Winning Margin viable alternatives to get more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dawson Mercer Over 1.5 Shots -185

Dawson Mercer (Devils) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 6 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -185 available.

Latest Dawson Mercer Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+280

First

+1700

Assists

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 2 - 3 Blue Jackets

Let’s go for the Blue Jackets to win 3-2, a bet which is available at +850. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Blue Jackets

1-0

Devils

+5500

Blue Jackets

+5500

2-0

Devils

+5000

Blue Jackets

+5000

2-1

Devils

+1500

Blue Jackets

+1500

3-0

Devils

+3400

Blue Jackets

+3300

3-1

Devils

+1900

Blue Jackets

+1900

3-2

Devils

+850

Blue Jackets

+850

4-0

Devils

+4500

Blue Jackets

+4000

4-1

Devils

+1700

Blue Jackets

+1600

4-2

Devils

+1600

Blue Jackets

+1500

4-3

Devils

+1000

Blue Jackets

+1000

5-0

Devils

+7500

Blue Jackets

+7000

5-1

Devils

+2800

Blue Jackets

+2500

5-2

Devils

+1800

Blue Jackets

+1600

5-3

Devils

+2400

Blue Jackets

+2200

5-4

Devils

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1900

6-0

Devils

+11000

Blue Jackets

+11000

6-1

Devils

+6600

Blue Jackets

+5500

6-2

Devils

+3400

Blue Jackets

+3000

6-3

Devils

+3000

Blue Jackets

+2900

6-4

Devils

+5000

Blue Jackets

+4500

6-5

Devils

+5000

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-1

Devils

+11000

Blue Jackets

+10000

7-2

Devils

+9000

Blue Jackets

+7500

7-3

Devils

+6000

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-4

Devils

+6600

Blue Jackets

+6000

7-5

Devils

+10000

Blue Jackets

+10000

7-6

Devils

+11000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-2

Devils

+14000

Blue Jackets

+13000

8-3

Devils

+14000

Blue Jackets

+13000

8-4

Devils

+12000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-5

Devils

+14000

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.

This could be a close-run game according to the sportsbooks. Columbus Blue Jackets are trading at -110 and the same Moneyline odds are available for New Jersey Devils. It’s down to the bettors to decide which is a more attractive proposition.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s +106.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Devils

-110

Blue Jackets

-110

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+155

Tie

+320

Blue Jackets

+140

Puck Line

Devils +1.5

-278

Blue Jackets -1.5

+220

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

There is +170 available that Jack Hughes finds the net at anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +1100.

Player Goals

Jack Hughes (Devils)

First

+170

Anytime

+1100

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

First

+195

Anytime

+1200

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

First

+200

Anytime

+1200

Nico Hischier (Devils)

First

+200

Anytime

+1300

Timo Meier (Devils)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Mason Marchment (Blue Jackets)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

First

+275

Anytime

+1600

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

First

+275

Anytime

+1800

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

First

+280

Anytime

+1700

Charlie Coyle (Blue Jackets)

First

+340

Anytime

+1900

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Arseny Gritsyuk (Devils)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Connor Brown (Devils)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Miles Wood (Blue Jackets)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Stefan Noesen (Devils)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Denton Mateychuk (Blue Jackets)

First

+575

Anytime

+2800

Ondrej Palat (Devils)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Cody Glass (Devils)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Ivan Provorov (Blue Jackets)

First

+625

Anytime

+4000

Mathieu Olivier (Blue Jackets)

First

+675

Anytime

+3300

Luke Hughes (Devils)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Paul Cotter (Devils)

First

+875

Anytime

+4500

Zach Aston-Reese (Blue Jackets)

First

+900

Anytime

+5500

Brendan Gaunce (Blue Jackets)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Luke Glendening (Devils)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Damon Severson (Blue Jackets)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Dante Fabbro (Blue Jackets)

First

+1300

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Jack Hughes (Devils)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

Nico Hischier (Devils)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Luke Hughes (Devils)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Denton Mateychuk (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-200

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Ivan Provorov (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-250

Mason Marchment (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-250

Timo Meier (Devils)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Charlie Coyle (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-370

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Player Shots

Jack Hughes (Devils)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-164

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+105

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-100

Nico Hischier (Devils)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Timo Meier (Devils)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+125

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-200

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-135

Luke Hughes (Devils)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-164

Mason Marchment (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Arseny Gritsyuk (Devils)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Ivan Provorov (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-135

It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to NHL micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Goal and Next Goalscorer. Check out the live team and player props and see if you can find an angle.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

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

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 1.90 pts and allowed 2.70 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 6.50 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 2.60 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 30.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 16.8
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 30.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 17.3
• Faceoff Wins : 31
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 17.9
• Faceoff Wins : 30.3
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 4.9

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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