- Matchup: Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils
- Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- Broadcast: MSG+
- Odds/Point Spread: Blue Jackets (+125) Devils (-150)
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The New Jersey Devils (15-7-1) are set to host the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-9-4) at Prudential Center this Monday. The current betting line shows the Blue Jackets at +125 and the Devils at -150, with the total over/under set at 6.
In their last outing, the Columbus Blue Jackets faced a tough defeat, losing 2-1 to the Maple Leafs. Columbus accrued 6 penalty minutes during the match and had 3 power play opportunities but failed to capitalize. Their offensive performance was subpar; they managed to score just once on 36 shots taken.
When it comes to even-strength play, the Blue Jackets have allowed 62 goals while netting 58 of their own. Opponents have registered 59 power play attempts against Columbus (ranking them 30th in the NHL), converting 15 into goals. So far this season, the Blue Jackets have scored 67 goals (24th in NHL) and conceded 77. They’ve recorded 735 shots with a shooting percentage of 9.1%. With a total of 26 points, they hold a points percentage of .542. Additionally, Columbus has faced 746 shots and boasts a save percentage of .897. They have been awarded 56 power play opportunities, scoring 9 goals during these chances, which translates to a 16.07% conversion rate.
Starting in goal for this matchup will be Jet Greaves. Throughout his career, Greaves has played in 36 games, holding a record of 17-13-6 with 35 starts. He has faced 1,157 shots, with 1,061 saves, resulting in a goals against average of 2.74 and a save percentage of .917 in 1,151 minutes on the ice. Greaves has managed 24 quality starts, demonstrating a quality start percentage of .686.
In their recent game, New Jersey faced the Blues, securing a victory with a score of 3-2. The Devils scored 3 goals from 29 shots, converting 1 of their 2 power play attempts.
At even strength, the Devils have tallied 56 goals while also netting 14 on the power play (ranking 17th in the NHL). New Jersey has registered 679 shots (13th in the league) for a shooting percentage of 10.31%, while allowing 643 shots against. Overall, they’ve scored 70 goals, earning 31 points with a points percentage of .674. The Devils have given up 69 goals, comprised of 57 even-strength goals and 12 while shorthanded. They’ve had 58 power play opportunities, boasting a 24.14% conversion rate, and a penalty kill rate of 82.35% against their opponents’ 68 attempts, along with an overall save percentage of 89.3%.
The opposing goaltender for this match will be Jacob Markstrom. He holds a career record of 248-215-64 across 545 games, with a quality start percentage of 52.8%. Markstrom has made 278 quality starts, achieving 13,976 saves out of 15,399 shots against for a save percentage of .908. Opponents have scored an average of 2.70 goals per game against him, with a total of 1,423 goals allowed overall. He has been in the net for 527 games, recording a total ice time of 28,328 minutes.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown either against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Take Columbus (+125)
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