New Jersey looks for payback for a 5-3 loss in the first meeting this season on Dec. 1 after it had beaten the Blue Jackets six of the seven previous meetings. The Devils also seek to snap Columbus's three-game win streak as they play the second of a back-to-back. However, the Devils didn't show much fight in their 4-0 loss to Toronto on Tuesday night and should have plenty left in the tank for tonight's contest. The Blue Jackets have won eight of 17 at home, and New Jersey is 8-3 on the road against teams with losing home records. Columbus is 1-10 in its past 11 games played with one day of rest. New Jersey is on a 7-1 UNDER run overall, 4-0 UNDER on the road. Five of the past six road games against Columbus have stayed UNDER. Jake Allen is likely for New Jersey with a 10-8-1 record and a 2.54 goals-against average. Take the Devils and the UNDER.
These Pro Picks were released to clients on December 31, 2025 at 11:37AM ET.
New Jersey at Columbus
December 31, 2025
1 unit on New Jersey +109 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.09)
Result:
WIN
WIN
2 units on Game Total UNDER 6 -108 (risk 2 to return 3.85)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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