Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blue Jackets and Red Wings. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on NHLN, and it’s hosted by the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets!
The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Red Wings as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Detroit Red Wings – Columbus Blue Jackets odds
Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games that the Red Wings have hosted the Blue Jackets, they are a perfect 3-0. The last three times that the Red Wings have hosted the Blue Jackets, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 6 goals. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 1-2.
- Columbus has a 0-3 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- In their last three games at home, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- The last three games that Detroit was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Blue Jackets have an puck line mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. Columbus posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction
The Blue Jackets are set to face Detroit with a 4-6-3 record. Their track record as favorites is 0-1-1, while they maintain 4-5-2 when considered underdogs. When they have hit the road, they have a 1-2-2 record this season, and they are 3-4-1 at home.
When looking at their offense, the Blue Jackets have an average of 2.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 26th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 17th in the league. In terms of the Blue Jackets’ offense during power plays, they are 24th in power play goals and 30th in shorthanded goals.
Entering the game, goalie Elvis Merzlikins has started nine games this season. His current record stands at 3-3, and his save percentage is 89.7%.
Ahead of their matchup with Columbus, the Red Wings have a 7-6-2 record. Their performance when favored is 1-1-2, while they hold a 6-5-0 record as underdogs. On the road this season, they have a 3-3-0 record, while they are 4-3-2 in their games at home.
On offense, the Red Wings are averaging 3.6 goals per game which is 5th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 10th in the league. The Detroit offense is ranked 5th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 29th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Ville Husso has started nine games this season. His current record stands at 5-3, and his save percentage is 89%.
Based on projections, we have the Red Wings coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Tips
- Take the Red Wings on the moneyline
- The Red Wings should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Red Wings Injury Report
- Austin Czarnik – Lower Body – Out
- Robby Fabbri – Lower Body – Probable
- Matt Luff – Arm – Out
Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report
- Daniil Tarasov – Knee – Out
- Elvis Merzlikins – Personal – Probable
- Patrik Laine – Upper Body – Out
