New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey is facing a downward trend, which makes it difficult for the team to earn points. In the last five games, the Devils have managed just one win against Florida. A significant contribution to the success was made by goalkeeper Dawes, who reflected 35 shots out of 36. It should be noted that the team was close to another victory in the match with Tampa Bay, but eventually had to concede in overtime. Due to the loss of a large number of points, the Devils jumped to 12th place in the Eastern Conference, with only 47 points.
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus unexpectedly broke its three-game losing streak by winning at home over the clear favorite Vancouver in a shootout with a score of 4:3. The attacking line of the team showed an outstanding game, especially worth noting the magnificent contribution of striker Voronkov, who scored a double. The previous performances of the "jackets" also sometimes pleased fans with effective hockey, but problems in defense became the main reason for failures.
Prediction
Columbus has excellent prospects in the upcoming match to consolidate its success and achieve a second victory in a row, which has not happened for a long time. The team has shown that it is able to withstand even the conference leaders, and in its home arena it can fight for points with New Jersey. The Devils, in turn, are not in the best shape, so it is not entirely reasonable to expect a confident victory from them. I suggest betting on a double chance in favor of Columbus for a fairly high coefficient.
