Match Analysis: Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-13
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: Nationwide Arena
Game Overview
This NHL matchup pits the Columbus Blue Jackets against the New Jersey Devils at Nationwide Arena. Both teams started their 2025-2026 season 0-1, setting an early tone for competitive play. The Devils enter as moderate favorites, with a stronger recent form and a slight edge in head-to-head results, while the Blue Jackets rely on their home advantage and defensive discipline.
Key Factors to Consider
- Columbus Blue Jackets have lost 4 of their last 5 games, showing defensive resilience but struggling to score consistently. New Jersey Devils have shown slightly better form with 3 wins in their last 5, supported by a potent offensive lineup.
- Historically, Columbus leads the head-to-head with 26 wins to New Jersey's 19. Recent matchups are close but slightly favor New Jersey offensively, having won some decisive recent games.
- No significant injury reports currently affect either team, suggesting both can field full rosters for this matchup.
- No major external factors like travel fatigue or weather impact are expected, though the home ice advantage at Nationwide Arena favors the Blue Jackets.
- Both teams have strong motivation to open the season with a win, but New Jersey's offensive potential may drive higher confidence going into this game.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Columbus +128, New Jersey -159 | New Jersey Devils | ★★★★☆ 72% |
Spread | New Jersey -1.5 (-110), Columbus +1.5 (-110) | New Jersey Devils -1.5 | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Over/under | Over 4.7 (-110), Under 4.7 (-110) | Under 4.7 goals | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | New Jersey Devils -7% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | N/A |
🔥 Best Value Pick: New Jersey Devils at -7% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
New Jersey Devils moneyline
Predicted Score: New Jersey Devils 3 – 1 Columbus Blue Jackets