The New Jersey Devils (21-10-3) bring a three-game win streak into a road matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-15-5), who have lost five straight, on Thursday, December 19 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Thursday's contest.
In the past 10 games for the Blue Jackets (2-6-2), their offense has scored 26 goals while their defense has allowed 35 goals. They have registered 29 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (17.2%).
Devils vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Devils 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (-225)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils (21-10-3 overall) have a 1-3-4 record in contests that have required overtime.
- New Jersey has 11 points (4-2-3) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Devils scored only one goal, they lost in overtime.
- New Jersey has lost both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Devils are 21-3-2 in the 26 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 44 points).
- In the 10 games when New Jersey has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 7-2-1 record (15 points).
- In the 24 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 16-6-2 (34 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 5-4-1 to register 11 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a record of 12-15-5 this season and are 2-5-7 in overtime games.
- Columbus has earned seven points (1-2-5) in its eight games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has two points (1-7-0) in eight games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals 18 times, earning 25 points from those matchups (11-4-3).
- This season, Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 7-6-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 7-7-3 (17 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 3-7-2 to register eight points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.35 | Goals Scored | 3.22 | 11th |
| 2nd | 2.56 | Goals Allowed | 3.63 | 30th |
| 9th | 30.1 | Shots | 30.8 | 3rd |
| 3rd | 25.7 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 17th |
| 2nd | 30.1% | Power Play % | 17.05% | 25th |
| 9th | 82.11% | Penalty Kill % | 72.45% | 29th |
Devils vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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