Blue Jackets vs. Devils prediction: Close contest projected after new data released for Tuesday's NHL matchup [2/3/2026]

The New Jersey Devils will square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Prudential Center on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model gives an equal chance for both both teams to win the Blue Jackets-Devils matchup.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's Blue Jackets vs. Devils matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.

Blue Jackets vs. Devils prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Devils 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model can't split the two teams, giving both the Blue Jackets and Devils a 50% chance of winning the game.

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 52% chance of staying under.

Blue Jackets vs. Devils odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Blue Jackets	Devils
Puck Line	+1.5 (-280)	-1.5 (+220)
Moneyline	-108	-105
Total	o6 (-110)	u6 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Blue Jackets vs. Devils picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Puck Line	Devils -1.5	+220
Moneyline	Devils	-105
Total	Under 6	-110

According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6 total goals.

Blue Jackets vs. Devils player props

Who will score a goal in Blue Jackets vs. Devils?

According to our model, Nico Hischier is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Devils.

Our projections give Hischier a 38.7% chance of scoring a goal at Prudential Center, while the star is an 8.0% chance of registering the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mason Marchment	34.2%
Charlie Coyle	26.9%
Adam Fantilli	26.7%
Zach Werenski	23.5%
Kent Johnson	20.2%

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nico Hischier	38.7%
Jesper Bratt	32.9%
Timo Meier	32.1%
Lenni Hameenaho	22.9%
Arseny Gritsyuk	22.6%

First goal scorer predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Mason Marchment	7.3%
Charlie Coyle	5.5%
Adam Fantilli	5.0%
Zach Werenski	4.6%
Kent Johnson	3.5%

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Nico Hischier	8.0%
Timo Meier	6.6%
Jesper Bratt	6.3%
Dawson Mercer	4.2%
Arseny Gritsyuk	4.0%

Blue Jackets vs. Devils game-day updates and essential details

Tuesday's game between the Devils and Blue Jackets at Prudential Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey Devils
• Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Prudential Center

Conclusion

We predict a close game between the Blue Jackets and Devils on Tuesday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.

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