- The Blue Jackets are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Devils
- Blue Jackets vs. Devils Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: MSGS | FDOH
The Columbus Blue Jackets (27-20) visit Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils (28-25) on Feb. 3 in Newark, NJ. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Blue Jackets are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+230).
The Blue Jackets vs. Devils Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Devils Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Blue Jackets | -1.5 +230 | 6 -102 | -102 |
| Devils | +1.5 -285 | 6 -118 | -118 |
Blue Jackets vs Devils Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Devils will win this game with 56.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blue Jackets vs Devils Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blue Jackets will cover the spread with 51.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games (+10.60 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 10 games (+9.35 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in their last 8 games (+9.25 Units / 70% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 10 games (+8.45 Units / 70% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.35 Units / 18% ROI)
Devils Best Bets & Trends
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.25 Units / 30% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+6.90 Units / 32% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 25 games at home (+5.95 Units / 19% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.85 Units / 28% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have covered the 1P Puck Line in 7 of their last 11 games (+4.15 Units / 26% ROI)
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 30-24 against the spread this NHL season (-0.5 Units / -0.54% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 27-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.9 Units /1.47% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 26-26 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -4.5% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 26-26 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units /-4.5% ROI
Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Devils are 19-36 against the spread this NHL season (-22.9 Units /-28.25% ROI).
- Devils are 28-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -3.06% ROI
- Devils are 22-32 when betting the Over for -13.3 Units / -21.79% ROI
- Devils are 32-22 when betting the Under for +8.25 Units / 13.67% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Devils vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | +170 |
| Nico Hischier (NJ) | +175 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +200 |
| Jesper Bratt (NJ) | +240 |
| Mason Marchment (CBJ) | +240 |
| Charlie Coyle (CBJ) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Devils vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -140 | 0.5 +105 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 0.5 -140 | 0.5 +105 |
| Damon Severson (CBJ) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -235 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -235 |
| Simon Nemec (NJ) | 0.5 +200 | 0.5 -275 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Devils vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -118 | 2.5 -115 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 3.5 -118 | 3.5 -115 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 1.5 -125 | 1.5 -110 |
| Simon Nemec (NJ) | 1.5 +110 | 1.5 -150 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 -105 |
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Devils
The Blue Jackets were 18-1 (.947) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period last season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .877
The Blue Jackets were 19-11 (.633) when winning the xG advantage last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
The Blue Jackets were 22-10 (.688) when scoring a power play goal last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .596
The Blue Jackets were 9-11 (.450) when drawing more penalties last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .508
Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Devils were 3-23 (.115) when trailing after the first period last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .285
The Devils were 34-3 (.919) when leading after the second period last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .852
The Devils were 2-24 (.077) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .135
The Devils were 3-28 (.097) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .144
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Blue Jackets averaged 2.3 high danger chances per game on the power play last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
The Blue Jackets averaged 2.96 expected goals per game last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of cycle chances in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Devils Offensive Stats & Trends
The Devils had 0.6 rush chances per game while shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Devils recorded 30.8 shots per game last season — tied for 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 30.3
The Devils had 587 inner slot shots last season — 5th most among NHL Teams
The Devils averaged 1.25 expected goals per game in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.05
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets made 28.7 saves per game last season — tied for 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 27.3
The Blue Jackets allowed 0.9 goals per game while tied last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Blue Jackets allowed 1.6 rush chances per game in the third period last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
Devils Defensive Stats & Trends
The Devils allowed opponents to score on 7% of cycle chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Devils allowed 2.92 expected goals per game last season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
The Devils allowed 1.6 rush chances per game in the third period last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
The Devils allowed 4.1 high danger chances per game in the first period last season — tied for 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.7
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