February 02, 2026 2:48 PM EST

NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey Devils 2/3/2026

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The New Jersey Devils are slight 52.6 percent favorites over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Devils are favored despite being projected for 28 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Blue Jackets. The Devils goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.6% compared to the Blue Jackets goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 90%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Elvis Merzlikins 25, Jacob Markstrom 25 SHOTS: Kirill Marchenko 2.9, Jack Hughes 4 GOALS: Dimitri Voronkov 0.36, Nico Hischier 0.53 PTS: Kirill Marchenko has a 50% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Jesper Bratt has a 57% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Columbus Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDNew Jersey DevilsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road13-15, 46% 73Record at Home13-12, 52% -297Columbus Blue Jackets
VS New Jersey Devils1-2, 33% -70VS Columbus Blue Jackets2-1, 67% 47New Jersey Devils
vs Team .500 or Better16-14, 53% 394vs Team .500 or Better17-17, 50% -242Columbus Blue Jackets
Record As Road Underdog12-14, 46% 98Record As Home Favorite12-7, 63% 111New Jersey Devils
After 1 or More Days Off20-23, 47% -2201After 1 or More Days Off24-22, 52% -2986Columbus Blue Jackets

PAST 30 DAYS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDNew Jersey DevilsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road4-3, 57% 109Record at Home3-3, 50% -90Columbus Blue Jackets
VS New Jersey Devils0-0 No GamesVS Columbus Blue Jackets0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5005-2, 71% 204vs Team .500 or Better5-5, 50% -20Columbus Blue Jackets
Record As Road Underdog3-2, 60% 134Record As Home Favorite3-1, 75% 110Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off7-4, 64% -568After 1 or More Days Off5-7, 42% -867Columbus Blue Jackets

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDNew Jersey DevilsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD17-11, 61% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME13-17, 43% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-2, 71% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-4, 56% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON8-19, 30% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-9, 64% OverUNDER
Opp Averages <2.8 G at Home6-5, 55% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road19-29, 40% OVERUNDER

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SIDE VALUE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 13-15, 46% -183 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 13-12, 52% +10 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-4, 43% -196 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 2-4, 33% -218

MONEY LINE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 13-15, 46% -531 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 15-10, 60% 228 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-4, 43% -196 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 3-3, 50% -44

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 14-14, 50% -126 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 15-10, 60% + 365 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-4, 43% -127 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 5-1, 83% + 355

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