The Columbus Blue Jackets and New Jersey Devils are scheduled to face off at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. ET, a matchup that features Adam Fantilli and Dawson Mercer as two of the top players you'll want to keep tabs on. Here is everything you need to know about the Blue Jackets-Devils game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Blue Jackets vs. Devils Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jackets | -1.5 | 210 | -258 | 6.5 | 110 | -130 | -112 | -108 |
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Blue Jackets vs. Devils Prediction
ATS Pick: Devils (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Blue Jackets 4 - Devils 3
Blue Jackets vs. Devils Betting Insights
- In 18 of 38 matches this season, Columbus and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- New Jersey has played 16 games this season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
- The teams combine to score 5.6 goals per game, 0.9 fewer than this game's total.
- These teams allow a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this game'souting's total.
- The Devils are 28th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 20th-ranked Blue Jackets.
- The Devils are 16th in the league in goals allowed, and the Blue Jackets are 22nd.
Blue Jackets Stats
- The Blue Jackets' 112 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 20th in the NHL.
- Columbus has allowed 127 total goals (3.3 per game), ranking 22nd in league play in goals against.
- They have the league's 26th-ranked goal differential at -15.
- The 19 power-play goals Columbus has recorded this season (on 99 chances) rank 24th in the NHL.
- The Blue Jackets' 19.19% power-play conversion rate ranks 15th in the league.
- Columbus has recorded two shorthanded goals this season (18th among all NHL squads).
Blue Jackets Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Werenski | 35 | 14 | 26 | 40 | 61 | 20 | - |
| Kirill Marchenko | 34 | 14 | 16 | 30 | 45 | 19 | 0% |
| Adam Fantilli | 38 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 41 | 15 | 50.7% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 38 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 32 | 6 | 19% |
| Charlie Coyle | 38 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 50.3% |
Devils Stats
- The Devils' 103 goals on the season (2.6 per game) rank them 28th in the league.
- New Jersey has conceded 118 total goals this season (3.0 per game), ranking 16th in the league.
- With a goal differential of -15, they are 26th in the league.
- New Jersey has 20 power-play goals (on 97 chances), 20th in the NHL.
- The Devils score on 20.62% of their power plays, No. 10 in the NHL.
- In terms of shorthanded goals, New Jersey has four.
Devils Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | 39 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 33 | 17 | 0% |
| Nico Hischier | 39 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 37 | 17 | 54.2% |
| Timo Meier | 34 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 38 | 11 | 46.8% |
| Dawson Mercer | 39 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 32 | 14 | 40.3% |
| Jack Hughes | 21 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 41 | 14 | 34.6% |
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