Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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The Columbus Blue Jackets will take on the New Jersey Devils in an NHL regular season game. The game is set for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Prudential Center. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Columbus enters the game with a 27-20-7 record under head coach Rick Bowness. They are currently ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils have a 28-25-2 record, led by head coach Sheldon Keefe, and sit in 15th place in the conference.

Blue Jackets vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets Puck Line +1.5 (-249), New Jersey Devils Puck Line -1.5 (+199), Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine +100, New Jersey Devils MoneyLine -120, Over/Under 6.0 (-119/-103)

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been on a roll in their recent games. They secured a 5-3 victory against the St. Louis Blues, showcasing strong offensive play. Kent Johnson and Mason Marchment each contributed with a goal.

Against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Blue Jackets also won 4-2. Charlie Coyle led the team with three goals and an assist. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins made 22 saves to help secure the win.

In their game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus won 5-3. Mathieu Olivier and Charlie Coyle each added a goal and an assist. The team showed strong defensive effort with 11 blocks in the game.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils had a mixed run in their recent games. They secured a narrow 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators. However, they faced defeats against the Ottawa Senators, Winnipeg Jets, and Seattle Kraken.

The Devils have been strong in shooting, ranking 7th with 1623 shots on goal this season. Their power play has netted 30 goals, placing them 13th in the league. Hits and blocks have also been steady, ranking 19th and 17th, respectively.

Top players for the Devils include Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Jack Hughes. Hischier leads with 41 points in 55 games. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom has 15 wins in 29 appearances, making 660 saves this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are favored with a MoneyLine of -120 against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Devils have slightly better stats, ranking higher in goals and assists this season. With the odds and stats in mind, picking the Devils to win straight up seems reasonable. The projected score is Devils 3, Blue Jackets 2.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown moderate scoring and defense abilities. Given the projected score of 3-2, taking the under at -103 is a sensible choice. The game may not reach the total of 6 goals based on recent performances.