New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Saturday [12/16/2023]

NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the New Jersey Devils square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.

Dimers' full betting preview for Saturday's Devils vs. Blue Jackets game 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

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Devils-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for tonight.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model gives the Devils a 62% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under 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 (+114)	+1.5 (-122)
Moneyline	-220	+190
Total	o6.5 (-140)	u6.5 (+116)

• The Blue Jackets are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Devils, with -122 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Devils (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +114.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +190, which means you can bet $100 to profit $190, earning a total payout of $290, if they win.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Devils at -220, where you can risk $220 to win $100, for a total payout of $320, if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -140, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at +116.

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

As always, make sure you check all of the sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Devils vs. Blue Jackets Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blue Jackets +1.5	-122 🔥
Moneyline	Blue Jackets	+190
Total	Under 6.5	+116

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While the Devils are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the 3.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal 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 owing to the better odds (+116) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Devils vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Devils vs. Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Devils and Blue Jackets this Saturday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, New Jersey's Jack Hughes is most likely to score the first goal in Devils vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Hughes a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Devils star is a 45.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	9.1%
Tyler Toffoli	6.9%
Timo Meier	6.7%
Nico Hischier	5.4%
Jesper Bratt	5.3%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Marchenko	5.2%
Justin Danforth	5.2%
Yegor Chinakhov	3.8%
Johnny Gaudreau	3.7%
Adam Fantilli	3.5%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	45.1%
Tyler Toffoli	37.4%
Timo Meier	34.7%
Nico Hischier	32.5%
Jesper Bratt	31.0%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Marchenko	28.1%
Justin Danforth	28.1%
Yegor Chinakhov	22.1%
Johnny Gaudreau	22.1%
Adam Fantilli	20.3%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Devils vs. Blue Jackets on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Devils vs. Blue Jackets Game Information

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

• Who: New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Saturday December 16, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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Conclusion

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