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When the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-6-0) take on the New Jersey Devils (5-3-0) on Sunday afternoon, they'll be aiming for their second straight victory on the road.
The Blue Jackets just recently suffered a 4-0 defeat to Boston. The Devils recently defeated Colorado 1-0. In its last 10 games versus New Jersey, Columbus is 8-1-1.
Blue Jackets vs Devils Betting Odds
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Blue Jackets vs Devils Match Details
Fixture: Blue Jackets vs Devils
Date and Time: Sunday, October 30 at 2:05 PM ET
Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Blue Jackets vs Devils Key Stats
Columbus scores 2.78 goals per game on average. Despite having 30 shots in their previous game, they failed to score a goal. With five goals and three assists, Johnny Gaudreau is the top scorer for Columbus with eight points. Jack Roslovic has five points from one goal and four assists, while Jakub Voracek has five points from five assists.
Columbus has had trouble stopping the scoring, allowing 4.11 goals per game. They need to perform better if they want to win this game after conceding four goals in their previous contest. 25 out of the 29 shots that Elvis Merzlikins faced were blocked. His record reads 2-3-0, 4.31 GAA, and.863 save percentage.
A game in New Jersey features three goals on average. In their most recent game, they had 23 shots and only one goal. For the Devils, Jesper Bratt and Dougie Hamilton both contributed an assist to Jack Hughes' lone goal.
In terms of defense, New Jersey has performed well, allowing 2.75 goals per game. They didn't allow a goal in their previous game, so they'll need to continue that if they want to win. The 24 shots that Vitek Vanecek faced were all blocked. His record reads 2-1-0, 2.40 GAA, and a.889 save percentage.
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Blue Jacket vs Devils Best Picks and Prediction
Three of their past four games and two of their last three away games have been losses for the Blue Jackets. Due to their attacking struggles, fewer than three goals have been scored per game. Additionally, they have had trouble with special teams, and all of their power play chances have gone unused.
The Devils will contain Columbus' offense because they have been stingy defensively, giving up more than two goals just once in their last six games, and have been excellent on special teams, killing 92 percent of their penalties. The Devils have been effective offensively, particularly at home, where they have won three of their previous five games by a score of three goals or more.
Since the Blue Jackets have been horrible at defense during their last four games, they won't have any trouble scoring in this game. So, choose the Devils to cover the puck line.
Pick: Devils -1.5 (+120)
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