The Columbus Blue Jackets (31-24-8) travel to face off against the New Jersey Devils (34-25-6) on Tuesday, March 11th. This game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark and televised on ESPN+. Both the Blue Jackets and Devils will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Blue Jackets vs Devils

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Columbus dropped to 31-24-8 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled right from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9.

Columbus managed to score twice, with Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each finding the net. The Capitals scored their first goal just 56 seconds into the game, setting the tone for a tough night for the Blue Jackets.

The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped their record to 34-25-6. The Devils entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, failing to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.

All the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames finding the net at 14:26, 14:54, and 16:45. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.

Columbus Offense Breakdown

Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson opened the scoring for the Blue Jackets with his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd goal.

Columbus was held scoreless in the first period before Severson scored 49 seconds into the second. Labanc followed with a goal at the 5:24 mark of the same period. The Blue Jackets recorded 13 giveaways in the game.

Devils Offense Breakdown

The Devils were shut out in their latest game, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. They recorded 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive struggles.

New Jersey was held scoreless through all three periods, including a 0-0 tie after the second period. The Devils are now 34-25-6 following the 3-0 loss.

Columbus Team Defense

Defensively, Columbus allowed the first five goals of the game, all coming in the first period. After cutting the deficit to 6-2 in the second, they gave up another goal at 18:34 in the 3rd period, leading to a 7-2 loss. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage, while the Blue Jackets’ defense had 10 takeaways and 17 hits.

New Jersey Team Defense

Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

Blue Jackets vs Devils Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Blue Jackets offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Columbus posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 6-4 ATS.
• Across their three previous home games, New Jersey has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 1 goals per game.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, New Jersey has an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Blue Jackets have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Blue Jackets vs Devils Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Devils to pick up on a win over the Blue Jackets at home. With the moneyline sitting at -163, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Devils straight-up.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Blue Jackets to cover. Even if the Devils manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Blue Jackets should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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