New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets

League: NHL | Date: 2025-12-01 07:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2025-12-01 10:38 AM EST

🧠 Top 3 Overall Best Bets

💰 Best Bet #1 [New Jersey Devils / Puck Line / -1.5 at -115 / 58% / Devils show strong edge in simulation cover rate at 57.3%, backed by home advantage and superior xGF metrics against CBJ’s weak defense this season]

💰 Best Bet #2 [Over / Total / 6.5 at -110 / 54% / Flipped NHL logic from sim’s Under lean (52.9%) highlights value on Over given recent high-scoring trends and average projected goals near line]

💰 Best Bet #3 [New Jersey Devils / Moneyline / -185 / 62% / Simulation win probability at 61.2% aligns with market favoritism and Devils’ strong home record vs. struggling Blue Jackets]

New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets on 2025-12-01

Game Times
ET: 7:00 PM
CT: 6:00 PM
MT: 5:00 PM
PT: 4:00 PM
AKT: 3:00 PM
HST: 1:00 PM

💸 Public Bets
[68% Devils / 32% Blue Jackets]

💰 Money Distribution
[59% Devils / 41% Blue Jackets]

💹 Market Alignment
[Aligned]

📉 Line Movement
Line opened Devils -1.5 (-120) / 6.5 O/U, moved to -115 / stable total amid moderate volume; slight RLM toward Devils despite public lean.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
[+4.2% on Devils puck line / Sim cover exceeds implied 53.5% probability, supported by current season xGA differentials and CBJ road struggles.]

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for New Jersey Devils | 61.2% |
| Win % for Columbus Blue Jackets | 34.8% |
| Spread Cover % for New Jersey Devils (-1.5) | 57.3% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 47.1% / Under: 52.9% |
| Average Total Goals | 6.02 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-1.2, +2.8] |

Top 3 Player Props
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⚖️ Analysis Summary
Public sentiment leans Devils with aligned money percentage, indicating consensus without sharp divergence; follow optimal as sim and metrics converge on home win. Game projects moderately high-scoring with average goals near 6, but flipped logic favors Over value. CBJ injuries and Devils’ form tilt matchup decisively.

🔮 Recommended Play
Follow the public with Devils — highest probability backed by 61.2% sim win rate and positive EV edges.

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