The visiting New Jersey Devils hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to steal a win at Nationwide Arena against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.2-2 win for the Devils. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
24-29-8 Columbus battles the Devils, currently with a 30-24-7 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 29-29-3 for the Blue Jackets and 18-28-15 for the Devils. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs New Jersey injuries news.
The Devils - Blue Jackets odds would favor the Devils if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Columbus is rated No. 25 in the current Odds Shark poll, while New Jersey is at No. 17.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Columbus Blue Jackets No. 20-ranked offense (2.56 goals per game) against a New Jersey Devils defense that ranks No. 4 at 2.34 goals per game allowed. The Blue Jackets Sportsbook has clicked at a 17.3% rate while the Devils have a 82.7% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 5-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Rangers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Devils at +118 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Red Wings on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Wings at -203 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
- New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New Jersey's last 13 games on the road
- New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing Columbus
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Columbus's last 13 games at home
- Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Next Betting Matchups
New Jersey home to Tampa Bay, Friday, February 26th
Columbus home to Florida, Saturday, February 27th
