
New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction: Can Jesper Bratt, Devils Pick Up Road Win in Columbus?
New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction: Can Jesper Bratt, Devils Pick Up Road Win in Columbus?
The New Jersey Devils and the Columbus Blue Jackets will meet at Nationwide Arena on Friday Night.
Devils vs. Blue Jackets Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 19, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN+
New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction
The Devils come into this game with a 22-17-3 record.
New Jersey has had a disappointing season for their standards, with 51 points as they sit in second to last place in the Metropolitan division.
Despite the tough start to their season, New Jersey remains one of the most talented teams in hockey.
Jesper Bratt leads the Devils with 16 goals and 30 assists. His 46 points are the most on the team.
New Jersey has been without their star, Jack Hughes. In 32 games, Hughes has racked up 15 goals and 30 assists.
Tyler Toffoli has been solid for the Devils, adding 16 goals and 13 assists.
Vitek Vanecek ranks 10th in the NHL with 14 wins. He has a GA/G of 3.31.
It has been a rough season for the Blue Jackets.
Columbus enters play with a record of 14-21-9.
That is the worst record in the Metropolitan division and second worst in the Eastern Conference.
The Jackets are coming off a 4-3 win over the Canucks and will attempt to feed off that tonight.
Johnny Gaudreau leads the Jackets with seven goals and 21 assists.
19-year-old center Adam Fantilli has been one of the best young players in hockey. The former third-overall pick has scored eleven goals and has dished out 14 assists.
Defenseman Zach Werenski has added one goal and 24 assists, which are the most on the team.
Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins leads the team with eight wins and a GA/G average of 3.22.
New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Pick
I am not going to complicate things with this pick.
The Jackets are the worst team in the East, and despite some struggles thus far, the Devils should skate circles around the Jackets.
New Jersey desperately needs to stack up wins, and they will be ready to go on the road tonight.
Pick: New Jersey Devils ML -150 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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