Match Analysis: New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: March 11, 2025
- Time: 11:10 PM UTC
- Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, USA
Game Overview
The New Jersey Devils host the Columbus Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan Division matchup. The Devils are currently third in the division with a record of 33-25-6, while the Blue Jackets are fourth with a record of 30-24-8. The Devils have been strong defensively, allowing only 2.55 goals per game, while the Blue Jackets have averaged 3.27 goals scored per game.
Key Factors to Consider
- The Blue Jackets have shown strong offense, averaging 3.27 goals per game, but struggle defensively, allowing 3.29 goals per game. The Devils have a solid defense, allowing only 2.55 goals per game, but their offense has been less potent, averaging 2.95 goals per game.
- In their previous matchup on December 19, 2024, the Blue Jackets won 4-2 against the Devils.
- No significant injury reports are available for this matchup.
- The game is part of a four-game road trip for the Blue Jackets, who are looking to bounce back from recent losses. The Devils are seeking to improve their home record.
- Both teams are motivated to secure points in the tight Metropolitan Division standings.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Columbus Blue Jackets: 140, New Jersey Devils: -166 | New Jersey Devils | β β β ββ 60% |
Spread | Columbus Blue Jackets: 1.5 -180, New Jersey Devils: -1.5 150 | New Jersey Devils -1.5 | β β βββ 45% |
Over_under | Over: 6.5 110, Under: 6.5 -130 | Under 6.5 | β β β ββ 55% |
Predicted Outcome
New Jersey Devils to win outright.
Predicted Score: New Jersey Devils 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2