New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets 2/14/23 – The New Jersey Devils will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. New Jersey’s record is 34-13-5. Columbus’ record is 16-33-4. Each of these teams met once in this season, with New Jersey winning. Columbus looks to drop this game according to NHL betting odds and picks.
New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Nationwide Arena
New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Odds
Devils
Moneyline: -204
Puckline: -1.5 (+120)
Total: 5.5 over (-188)
Blue Jackets
Moneyline: +165
Puckline: +1.5 (-140)
Total: 5.5 under (+150)
New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis
New Jersey Devils was the underdog in their last game. They lost 3-2 to the Minnesota Wild in a shootout. Both goals were scored by Tomas Tatar for the Devils. Vitek Vanecek saved 22 of the 24 shots he faced. Recent offense has been excellent for the Devils. In eight of their last ten games, they scored at least three goals. New Jersey is ranked seventh in goals per match and fourth in shots. New Jersey’s defense and goaltending are both excellent. They are ranked fifth in goals against per match and fourth in shots against per match.
Although Columbus Blue Jackets was the underdog in their previous game, they won the huge upset defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs by 4-3. Boone Jenner, Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko each scored a goal and had an assist. Sean Kuraly scored one goal. Elvis Merzlikins stopped 26 of 29 shots. Recently, the Jackets’ offense has been struggling. In eight of their ten games, Columbus scored no more than three goals. They are 30th in goals per match and 28th in shots. The Blue Jackets have had terrible defense and goaltending this season. They are 30th in goals against per match and 30th for shots against per match.
New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 7 games. New Jersey are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games. New Jersey are 3-12 SU in their last 15 games against Columbus. New Jersey are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games on the road. New Jersey are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Columbus.
Columbus are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus’ last 6 games against New Jersey. Columbus are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home. Columbus are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus’ last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Free Pick
New Jersey defeated Columbus 7-1 in October, the only matchup between these teams this season. This season, the Devils have been spectacular on the road. The Devils are the better team overall and looking for another win against Columbus as per NHL betting analytics.
Free Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5 (+120)
