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The New Jersey Devils (16-8-1) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-9-5, losers of four straight) at Prudential Center. The game on Monday, Dec. 1 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to bring home the win in Monday's hockey action.
In the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets are 4-2-4 while totaling 23 goals against 31 goals conceded. On 22 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored four goals (18.2%).
Devils vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final score of Devils 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (-145)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
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Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils have a 16-8-1 record overall, with a 6-1-7 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the eight games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-1-1 record (good for 13 points).
- In the three games this season the Devils registered just one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
- New Jersey has taken three points from the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-1-1 record).
- The Devils have scored more than two goals in 18 games (14-4-0, 28 points).
- In the nine games when New Jersey has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 6-2-1 to register 13 points.
- In the 15 games when it outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 8-6-1 (17 points).
- The Devils' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Devils finished 6-2-0 in those matchups (12 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a record of 11-9-5 this season and are 5-5-10 in overtime matchups.
- Columbus has earned 14 points (5-4-4) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- In eight games this season when the Blue Jackets ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-5-2).
- Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals 14 times, earning 23 points from those matchups (10-1-3).
- Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in seven games this season and has recorded 12 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 6-5-3 (15 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 5-4-2 to register 12 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.12 | Goals Scored | 2.8 | 26th |
| 15th | 2.96 | Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 22nd |
| 10th | 29.2 | Shots | 30.3 | 4th |
| 22nd | 28.6 | Shots Allowed | 30.7 | 30th |
| 8th | 23.81% | Power Play % | 15.52% | 27th |
| 8th | 83.33% | Penalty Kill % | 75.41% | 26th |
Devils vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
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