In this article, we will formulate a Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings betting prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 19th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Blue Jackets recent form and recent player performance
- The Red Wings recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Columbus
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Detroit
- Recent betting trends in games played between Columbus and Detroit
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Columbus and Detroit
Blue Jackets Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 23-34-11 this season after they lost to Winnipeg by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Columbus trailed 5-0 after the second period, but they were able to score in the third to avoid the shutout. The Blue Jackets out shot Winnipeg by a total of 31-27 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus defeated San Jose by a score of 4-2 in the game prior to Winnipeg, but lost the three games before that. The Blue Jackets are scoring 2.90 goals per game and they are allowing 3.59 goals against per game, while going 14% on the power play and 77.3% on the penalty kill. Johnny Gaudreau has led Columbus with 11 goals, 39 assists, and 134 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Daniil Tarasov, who is 7-9-2 this year with a 3.16 goals against average and a .906 save percentage.
Red Wings Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 34-28-6 this year after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Detroit allowed five goals in the first two periods and they continue to have massive defensive issues. The Red Wings were out shot by a total of 38-28 and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Detroit defeated Buffalo by a score of 4-1 in the game prior to Pittsburgh, but did lose the previous seven games. The Red Wings are scoring 3.38 goals per game and they are allowing 3.37 goals against per game, while going 23.1% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 22 goals, 35 assists, and 127 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Detroit is Alex Lyon, who is 18-15-2 this season with a 3.10 goals against average and a .903 save percentage.
Detroit Red Wings Team Facts
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last seven night games.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 13 games following a road loss.
- The Red Wings have lost the second period in each of their last four games as favorites following a road loss.
Columbus Blue Jackets Team Facts
- The Blue Jackets have won each of their last 12 night games against the Red Wings following a loss.
- The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Blue Jackets’ last seven games following a home loss.
- The Blue Jackets have won the first period in four of their last five games following a loss.
Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Betting Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup really struggling over the last few weeks, and they really cannot afford to lose this game in their pursuit of a wild card spot. The Red Wings are 19-11-5 at home this season, but they have had some terrible defensive/goaltending play lately. Columbus has lost four of their last five games, and they have scored two goals or fewer in all four of those losses. This is an interesting matchup because we have one team that can’t score and one team that can’t keep the puck out of their own net. I think we could see a higher scoring game in this matchup, as Pittsburgh just torched the Wings on Sunday. Give me the over here.