Devils vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: New Jersey Predicted to Win Monday's NHL Matchup [3/17/2025]

NHL action continues on Monday at 7:00PM ET as the New Jersey Devils take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Devils as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's New Jersey-Columbus game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Devils are likely to win, with a probability of 55%, compared to the Blue Jackets' 45%."

For expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Devils vs. Blue Jackets predictions page.

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Devils vs. Devils Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NHL matchup between the Devils and Blue Jackets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Devils a 55% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

Devils vs. Blue Jackets Odds

We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Devils	Blue Jackets
Puck Line	-1.5 (+180)	+1.5 (-205)
Moneyline	-135	+124
Total	o6 (-110)	u6 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Devils vs. Blue Jackets Picks and Best Bets

Our model's strongest edge in today's Devils vs. Blue Jackets matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Devils vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Devils vs. Blue Jackets?

According to our model, New Jersey's Timo Meier is most likely to score the first goal in Devils vs. Blue Jackets.

Our projections give Meier a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Devils star is a 36.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Timo Meier	6.9%
Nico Hischier	6.8%
Dawson Mercer	6.1%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Marchenko	5.5%
Adam Fantilli	5.5%
Kent Johnson	5.5%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Timo Meier	36.5%
Nico Hischier	33.2%
Dawson Mercer	29.0%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adam Fantilli	30.7%
Kent Johnson	28.7%
Kirill Marchenko	28.5%

Devils vs. Blue Jackets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Monday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Devils at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Monday, March 17, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

Dimers.com's full preview of Monday's Devils vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Conclusion

We predict the Devils, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Monday.

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