The Columbus Blue Jackets (17-15-6), coming off a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, host the New Jersey Devils (20-17-2) at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Devils were defeated by the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 in their last game.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Wednesday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 outings for the Devils (4-5-1), their offense has scored 21 goals while their defense has given up 27 goals. They have had 24 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (12.5%).
Blue Jackets vs. Devils Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Devils 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-120)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Devils (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 17-15-6 record overall, with a 7-6-13 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Columbus is 6-6-5 (17 points) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
- In the nine games this season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal, they went 1-6-2 (four points).
- Columbus has lost all five games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Blue Jackets are 16-3-4 in the 23 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 36 points).
- In the 12 games when Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-3-3 record (15 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 9-8-3 (21 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 18 times, and went 8-7-3 (19 points).
Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils (20-17-2 overall) have posted a record of 7-2-9 in matchups that have required OT this season.
- New Jersey has earned 18 points (8-3-2) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Across the eight games this season the Devils ended with just one goal, they have earned four points.
- New Jersey has five points (2-1-1) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Devils have earned 33 points in their 23 games with three or more goals scored.
- New Jersey has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games this season and has registered 16 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 8-14-2 (18 points).
- The Devils' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Devils went 10-3-0 in those contests (20 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Devils AVG | Devils Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.95 | Goals Scored | 2.64 | 27th |
| 27th | 3.34 | Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 15th |
| 4th | 29.8 | Shots | 29.5 | 5th |
| 30th | 30.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 23rd |
| 16th | 19.19% | Power Play % | 20.62% | 10th |
| 29th | 75.7% | Penalty Kill % | 75.73% | 28th |
Blue Jackets vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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