Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/1

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to play against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. This game will air on ESPN+ on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Blue Jackets have a season record of 11-10-5, and they are coached by Dean Evason.

The New Jersey Devils come into this game with a record of 16-8-1. They are led by head coach Sheldon Keefe. The Devils hold the 3rd spot in their conference and are 2nd in their division. Fans can expect an interesting game as these Eastern Metropolitan teams meet on the ice.

Blue Jackets vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets +130, New Jersey Devils -153

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are heading into their next game with a string of recent losses. In their last outing, they fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3, despite putting up 29 shots on goal. Zach Werenski and Sean Monahan made notable contributions, each adding a goal to the scoreboard.

In their previous game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Blue Jackets lost by a narrow margin of 2-1. They managed 36 shots on goal but couldn’t capitalize on any power-play chances. Zach Werenski was again a standout player, scoring the lone goal for the team.

Columbus’s top skaters include Zach Werenski, who has 24 points this season, and Kirill Marchenko, who has 22 points. On the goaltending front, Jet Greaves has recorded seven wins in 16 games. Elvis Merzlikins has participated in nine games, securing four wins for the team.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 in their latest game at home. The Devils took 32 shots and scored 3 goals, with one on a power play.

In their previous game, the Devils had a strong showing against the Buffalo Sabres. They won 5-0, even with only 23 shots on goal. Arseniy Gritsyuk scored twice, and Jacob Markstrom did not face any shots in this game.

Jacob Markstrom has played 12 games this season, with 7 wins and 4 losses. He has made 284 saves and allowed 41 goals. Timo Meier has been active on the ice, with 9 goals and 12 assists in 25 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are favored to win against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a moneyline of -153. The Devils have strong skater stats, ranking 9th in goals and 16th in assists. The projected score is Devils 4, Blue Jackets 3. Based on these factors, the pick is for the New Jersey Devils to win the game.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the over at -109 and the under at -112. Both teams have been scoring well, with the Devils ranked 9th in goals and the Blue Jackets not far behind. The projected total score is 7. Considering these stats, the recommendation is to go with the over 6.0.