The Columbus Blue Jackets (3-6-0) travel to the Prudential Center to face off against the New Jersey Devils (5-3-0) Sunday at 2 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s'lines around the Blue Jackets vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Blue Jackets come into this game on a 2-game losing streak — 4-0 to the Boston Bruins on Friday after a 6-3 loss to the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday.
The Devils come in on a 2-game winning streak — beating the defending champion Colorado Avalanche 1-0 on Friday after a 6-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.
This will be a game of differing styles. The Devils still play the trap defense and slow progression play of the past. The Blue Jackets try to play more fast paced with more scoring opportunities. The team who sets the pace will be the winner of this matchup on Sunday.