Blue Jackets vs Devils Prediction and NHL Tips - 17 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 17, 2023, 12:09AM | Published: Dec 15, 2023, 7:32PM
The Columbus Blue Jackets will square off with the favoured New Jersey Devils in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Blue Jackets vs Devils game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs Devils
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Columbus-New Jersey NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Devils a 62% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
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Blue Jackets vs Devils: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Nationwide Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Blue Jackets $3.10, Devils $1.48
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.82), Devils -1.5 ($2.17)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.76, Under $2.24
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Blue Jackets at $3.10. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Devils at $1.48.
The Blue Jackets are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Devils, with odds of $1.82 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Devils (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.17.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.76 and odds for the Under at $2.24.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Blue Jackets vs Devils: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Columbus at $3.10 with Betfair (5.9% edge) 🔥
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.82 with Betfair (59% probability) 🔥
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.24 with Betfair (4.7% edge) 🔥
If you see a 🔥, that means it's one of our best bets of the day across all sports.
Our Blue Jackets vs Devils predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Devils have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our recommended option because of the 5.9% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.24) that are available from Betfair.
Blue Jackets vs Devils: Prediction
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Blue Jackets vs Devils: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Devils? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, New Jersey's Jack Hughes is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Devils.
Hughes has a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Devils star has a 45.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Marchenko: 5.2% probability
- Justin Danforth: 5.2% probability
- Yegor Chinakhov: 3.8% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 3.7% probability
- Adam Fantilli: 3.5% probability
Devils First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jack Hughes: 9.1% probability
- Tyler Toffoli: 6.9% probability
- Timo Meier: 6.7% probability
- Nico Hischier: 5.4% probability
- Jesper Bratt: 5.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Marchenko: 28.1% probability
- Justin Danforth: 28.1% probability
- Yegor Chinakhov: 22.1% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 22.1% probability
- Adam Fantilli: 20.3% probability
Devils Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jack Hughes: 45.1% probability
- Tyler Toffoli: 37.4% probability
- Timo Meier: 34.7% probability
- Nico Hischier: 32.5% probability
- Jesper Bratt: 31.0% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Columbus vs New Jersey game at Nationwide Arena.
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Blue Jackets vs Devils: Preview
The match-up between the Blue Jackets and Devils at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils
- Date: Sunday 17 December 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Columbus vs New Jersey predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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