The New Jersey Devils (21-10-3, on a three-game winning streak) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-15-5, losers of five in a row). The matchup on Thursday, December 19 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Thursday's contest.

The Blue Jackets have a 2-6-2 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 26 total goals (five power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 17.2%) while giving up 35 goals to their opponents.

Devils vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final score of Devils 4, Blue Jackets 3.

Moneyline Pick: Devils (-219)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

The Devils are 21-10-3 overall and 1-3-4 in overtime games.
In the nine games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-2-3 record (good for 11 points).
In the one game this season the Devils scored just one goal, they lost in overtime.
New Jersey has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
The Devils have scored three or more goals 26 times, and are 21-3-2 in those games (to register 44 points).
In the 10 games when New Jersey has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-2-1 record (15 points).
In the 24 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 16-6-2 (34 points).
The Devils have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 5-4-1 to record 11 points.

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have earned a record of 2-5-7 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 12-15-5.
Columbus has earned seven points (1-2-5) in its eight games decided by one goal.
This season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
Columbus has two points (1-7-0) in eight games this season when it has scored two goals.
The Blue Jackets have earned 25 points in their 18 games with more than two goals scored.
Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games this season and has registered 16 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 7-7-3 (17 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 3-7-2 to record eight points.

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