New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/13

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The NHL Regular Season is just starting, and the New Jersey Devils will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. Both teams have a record of 1-1-0 as they head into this game at Nationwide Arena. The game is set for Monday, October 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Sheldon Keefe leads the Devils, who are ranked 10th in the conference and 6th in the division. Meanwhile, Dean Evason’s Blue Jackets sit 8th in the conference and 5th in the division. Both teams are in the Eastern Metropolitan Division, setting the stage for an exciting early-season contest.

Devils vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
  • Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -1.5 (+178), Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 (-222), Over/Under 6.0

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have had mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a score of 5-3. However, they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 and to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3.

In the current season, the Devils have scored 8 goals and made 13 assists. They have taken 51 shots on goal. The team has also recorded 52 hits and 43 blocks so far.

Luke Hughes is a key player for the Devils, contributing 4 points in 2 games. Jesper Bratt and Connor Brown have each scored 2 goals. Goalie Jacob Markstrom has played in 2 games, with 41 saves and 8 goals against.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a mixed start to the season. They recently defeated the Minnesota Wild with a score of 7-4. Before that, they lost to the Nashville Predators and the Washington Capitals, both by a single goal.

Key players for the Blue Jackets include Zach Werenski and Boone Jenner. Both have played two games, scoring one goal and two assists each. Kirill Marchenko stands out with three goals in two games.

In goal, Elvis Merzlikins played one game and made 48 saves, allowing four goals. Jet Greaves also played one game, making 30 saves and allowing two goals. The team aims to improve its defensive play moving forward.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the New Jersey Devils are favored to win with odds of -135. They are expected to perform well against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have odds of +114. With a projected score of 4-3 in favor of the Devils, New Jersey is the recommended pick to win the game straight up.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 6.0 with the over at -106 and the under at -115. Given the projected score of 4-3, the total of 7 goals suggests taking the over. The offensive stats indicate that both teams have the potential to score, making the over a reasonable choice.