Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 2/3/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Devils Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, February 3rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

New Jersey Devils Preview

The Devils have 58 points this season with a 28-25-2 record, and are 20-35 ATS and 23-32 in over/under. They have a 13-10-2 home record and a 15-15-0 road record and are sitting 6th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 4-1 road loss to the Senators, and their previous three games were a 3-2 home overtime win over the Predators, a 4-3 home loss to the Jets, and a 4-2 road loss to the Kraken.

Offensively, the Devils are averaging 2.58 goals per game and are scoring 21.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.07 goals per game and are killing 78.6% of their opponent’s power plays.

Nico Hischier leads the Devils with 41 points and 18 goals, while Jesper Bratt leads the team in assists with 27. Jacob Markstrom is the starting goalie for the Devils, and he has a 15-12-1 record, with 3.24 GAA and .881 SV%. Jake Allen is the backup goalie and he has a 12-13-1 record, with 2.68 GAA and .907 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets Preview

The Blue Jackets have 61 points this season with a 27-20-7 record, and are 28-26 ATS and 26-24 in over/under. They have a 14-8-4 home record and a 13-12-3 road record and are sitting 4th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-3 road win over the Blues, and their previous three games were a 4-2 road win over the Blackhawks, a 5-3 home win over the Flyers, and a 8-5 home win over the Lightning.

Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.09 goals per game and are scoring 20.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.26 goals per game and are killing 76.5% of their opponent’s power plays.

Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 60 points and 19 goals, adding a team-high 41 assists. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 17-12-6 record, with 2.69 GAA and .908 SV%. Elvis Merzlikins is the backup goalie and he has a 10-8-1 record, with 3.67 GAA and .884 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets @ New Jersey Devils Betting Trends: February 3, 2026

Why the New Jersey Devils will win

• The Devils have won each of their last five night games against the Blue Jackets following a road loss.
• The Blue Jackets have lost four of their last five night games at Prudential Center.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Blue Jackets’ last three games.
• The Blue Jackets have lost the second period in each of their last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The Devils have lost each of their last nine games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 16 night games at Prudential Center.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games.
• The Devils have lost the second period in each of their last six games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Devils’ last eight games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games as road underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last four home games against the Blue Jackets.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Nico Hischier has scored the last goal in each of the Devils’ last three games as home favorites.
• Timo Meier has scored a goal in each of the Devils’ last five games as favorites against the Blue Jackets.
• Jack Hughes has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against the Blue Jackets.
• Timo Meier has scored two goals against the Blue Jackets this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games.
• Kirill Marchenko has scored at least one goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Sean Monahan has scored two goals against the Devils this season – most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New Jersey Devils rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.58).
• The New Jersey Devils have recorded the most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (8).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.47%).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.26).

Blue Jackets vs Devils Prediction

The Devils are 2-1 in their three meetings against the Blue Jackets this season but have won their only meeting in New Jersey by 5-3. The Devils are 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against the Blue Jackets.

In this Blue Jackets vs Devils Prediction, the Devils are coming as -117 home favorites. Both teams have almost the same number of points and overall wins this season and exactly 13 home/away wins. The Devils are 1-3 in their last 4 games, while on the other hand, the Blue Jackets have been red-hot with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games and I don’t wanna step in front of that train. Columbus has both a better offense and better goaltending and their offense has been scorching-hot lately, having scored 5+ goals in three of their last four games. Take the Blue Jackets on the moneyline on the road for plus money.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets ML