New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/19/2024]

The Columbus Blue Jackets and New Jersey Devils will meet in the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Friday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Friday's Devils vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Devils vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Friday's NHL game between the Devils and Blue Jackets 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Devils a 58% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going over.

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Devils vs. Blue Jackets Odds

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

Bet Type	Devils	Blue Jackets
Puck Line	-1.5 (+155)	+1.5 (-184)
Moneyline	-145	+135
Total	o6.5 (-125)	u6.5 (+110)

• The Blue Jackets are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Devils, with -184 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Devils (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +155.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +135. That means you can bet $100 to profit $135, earning a total payout of $235, if they win.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Devils at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100 for a total payout of $245 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

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

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Devils vs. Blue Jackets Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blue Jackets +1.5	-184
Moneyline	Blue Jackets	+135
Total	Under 6.5	+110

While the Devils are more likely to win the game, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+110) that are available from BetMGM.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Devils vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

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

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

Our projections give Mercer a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Devils star is a 37.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Dawson Mercer	7.9%
Jesper Bratt	6.5%
Nico Hischier	6.4%
Tyler Toffoli	6.3%
Timo Meier	5.8%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Boone Jenner	5.4%
Kirill Marchenko	4.7%
Yegor Chinakhov	4.5%
Cole Sillinger	4.1%
Adam Fantilli	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Dawson Mercer	37.8%
Nico Hischier	34.5%
Jesper Bratt	34.3%
Timo Meier	33.4%
Tyler Toffoli	32.0%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Boone Jenner	28.4%
Kirill Marchenko	26.0%
Yegor Chinakhov	25.7%
Cole Sillinger	23.5%
Johnny Gaudreau	22.0%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of the Devils vs. Blue Jackets on Friday January 19, 2024.

Devils vs. Blue Jackets Game Information

Friday's action between the Blue Jackets and Devils at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Friday January 19, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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Conclusion

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