Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils prediction 12-16-23 NHL Picks

The New Jersey Devils look for a win after winning 7 of their last 9 games. The Columbus Blue Jackets need a win after losing 5 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview 

The New Jersey Devils have beaten the Flames and Bruins this week, while losing to the Oilers. The New Jersey Devils are averaging 3.48 goals per game and are scoring on 31.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Tyler Toffoli leads New Jersey with 12 goals, Jack Hughes has 23 assists and Jesper Bratt has 72 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3.52 goals per game and are killing 75.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Vitek Vanecek has allowed 51 goals on 414 shots faced, while Akira Schmid has given up 29 goals on 295 shots.

New Jersey Devils Team Facts

• The favorites have won each of the Devils' last eight games at Nationwide Arena.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Devils have lost the first period in four of their last five games at Nationwide Arena following a win.
• The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Devils' last nine games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview 

The Columbus Blue Jackets have beaten the Blues and Maple Leafs, while losing to the Panthers this week. The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring on 14.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Boone Jenner leads Columbus with 13 goals, Zach Werenski has 22 assists and Adam Fantilli has 78 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.55 goals per game and are killing 85.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Martin has allowed 36 goals on 333 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 60 goals on 657 shots.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Facts

• The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last eight night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five home games after coming off overtime.
• The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in each of their last six games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
• The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in 13 of the Blue Jackets' last 14 night games.

New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Devils back in November, but these teams are in different ballparks over a month later. The New Jersey Devils are on fire offensively, and they're racking up the victories right now, while the Blue Jackets defense lets them down more times than not. The Devils should have a field day based on the numbers. I'll lay the PL with the Devils to shave down the juice.