New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction NHL Picks 12/19/24

In this article, we will formulate a New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 19th, at the Nationwide Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Devils’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Blue Jackets’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Jersey

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Columbus

-Recent betting trends in games played between New Jersey and Columbus

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Devils and Blue Jackets. 

Devils Dominated

The Devils in the last game faced off against the St. Louis Blues and they were able to secure a 4-1 victory. Jacob Markstrom saved 19 of the 20 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Chicago Blackhawks and it was much of the same as they ended up winning 4-1. The Devils are averaging 3.54 goals while their defense is giving up 2.56 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the defense is ranked 5th. Jesper Brett has scored 14 goals and added 28 assists so far this season. 

Why the Devils Will Beat the Blue Jackets

• The favorites have won each of the last 10 games between the Devils and Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
• The Blue Jackets have lost eight of their last nine games.
• The Devils have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have lost the second period in eight of their last 10 night games following a road loss.

Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back

The Blue Jackets in the last game faced the Tampa Bay Lightning and they ended up losing 5-3. They scored three goals in the third period but by that time it was too late. Jet Graves was in goal and saved 27 of the 31 shots that he faced. The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.22 goals while their defense is giving up 3.26 goals per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 30th. Zach Werenski has scored 10 goals and added 21 assists so far this season. 

New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction 

Give me the Devils on the road here. The Devils are averaging 3.35 goals and they are going to have no issue against a Blue Jackets defense that has been a problem this season. The defense is ranked 30th in the league and that Blue Jackets defense is going to let them down here. This is going to be an easy victory for the Devils. Back the Devils on the puck line to cash here.