New Jersey Devils (34-25-6) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (31-24-8)
Game Info: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Prudential Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -166 / Columbus Blue Jackets +140 — Over/Under: 6
In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 11th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 31-24-8 this year after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 7-3 in their last game. Columbus blew a 3-1 lead in the second period, but they scored the last four goals in the game for the win. The Blue Jackets were outshot by a total of 35-28, won 34% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Danforth, Fantilli (3), Johnson, Olivier, and Fabbro, while Tarasov stopped 32 out of 35 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Blue Jackets lost to the Panthers by a score of 3-0 and the Lightning by a score of 6-2. Columbus has won five of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 70 points. Columbus has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 3.29 goals against per game, while also going 20.5% on the power play and 75.3% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 20 goals, 48 assists, and 220 shots on goal, while Kirill Marchenko has added 24 goals, 37 assists, and 160 shots on goal. Elvis Merzlikins is 22-16-4 with a 2.99 goals-against average and an .897 save percentage this year.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 34-25-6 this season after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 3-1 in their last game. New Jersey had their lead cut to 2-1 late in the third, but they were able to add an empty net goal to seal the win. The Devils were outshot by a total of 24-23, won 56.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Glass, Haula, and Mercer, while Allen stopped 23 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Devils lost to the Jets by a score of 6-1 and the Stars by a score of 4-3. New Jersey has lost four of their last six games and they are currently third in Metro standings with 74 points. New Jersey has scored 2.95 goals per game and they have allowed 2.52 goals against per game, while also going 28% on the power play and 82.5% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 17 goals, 53 assists, and 144 shots on goal, while Nico Hischier has added 26 goals, 23 assists, and 154 shots on goal. Jacob Markstrom is 21-12-5 with a 2.34 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage this season.
Why the Blue Jackets will beat the Devils
- The Devils have lost each of their last seven games following a road win.
- The underdogs have won four of the Blue Jackets’ last six games.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games following a road win.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 games.
- The Devils have lost the third period in three of their last four games when tied after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Blue Jackets’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Devils’ last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 15 of the Blue Jackets’ last 16 games following a road win.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Devils’ last 10 games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Prudential Center.
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with the Devils as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last three games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Kent Johnson has scored a goal in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine Tuesday night appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Blue Jackets vs Devils Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup battling to stay in the playoffs and only four points separate them, so this is a big game for both sides. The Devils are 15-11-4 at home this year, while the Blue Jackets are 11-18-4 on the road. Columbus has won five of their last seven games and they have scored at least five goals in all five of those victories. New Jersey has dropped three of their last four games and they are without Jack Hughes, who is their best player. The Devils have been inconsistent over the last two months and even though they have the goalie advantage, I like the Columbus offense way more than New Jersey’s. Take the Blue Jackets here.