The Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets meet Thursday in NHL action at the Nationwide Arena. Here’s a Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Prediction. This article will include a Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Pick.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Bruins, beat the Bruins, and they play the Kraken next. The Red Wings have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.96 goals per game and are scoring 21.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 14 goals, Lucas Raymond has 20 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 102 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.41 goals per game and are killing 79.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 40 goals on 356 shots faced, while John Gibson has allowed 48 goals on 363 shots.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets lost to the Penguins, beat the Devils, and play the Panthers next. The Blue Jackets have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 2.88 goals per game and are scoring 16.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Dmitri Voronkov leads Columbus with 9 goals, Zach Werenski has 17 assists and Adam Fantilli has 67 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.23 goals per game and are killing 74.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jet Greaves has allowed 46 goals on 466 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 35 goals on 334 shots.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Blue Jackets have won seven of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have lost five of their last six games following a win.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the Red Wings’ last five games at Nationwide Arena.
- The Blue Jackets have won the second period in each of their last eight games as favorites when leading after the first period.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Blue Jackets’ last three games.
- The Blue Jackets have lost four of their last five games.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Red Wings and Blue Jackets.
- The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in each of their last six games when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Red Wings and Blue Jackets have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Red Wings’ last seven games against the Blue Jackets following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 20 of the Blue Jackets’ last 21 games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last eight road games against the Blue Jackets.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Boone Jenner has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances with the Blue Jackets as home favorites against the Red Wings.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in 22 of the Blue Jackets’ last 24 games as favorites.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 24 games as favorites.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Alex DeBrincat has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 road appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Alex DeBrincat has scored at least one goal in each of the Red Wings’ last four games against the Blue Jackets.
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances in night games at Nationwide Arena.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.24%).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 2 this season (8).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank T25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.41).
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Blues on October, 25.
Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Prediction
The Blue Jackets are coming off a nice win over the Devils, but they’ve had a hard time finishing games lately and aren’t a team I’m excited to back. The Red Wings beat the Blue Jackets a few weeks ago in overtime, and they’ve won 7 of the last 10 games against them overall. The Red Wings have cooled off over the last couple of weeks, but the offensive spark has picked back up. If the Red Wings can dial things back defensively, the wins will return. We’re getting the more favorable price with the Red Wings. I’ll take it.