Columbus Blue Jackets (28-22-8) vs. Detroit Red Wings (30-22-6)
February 27, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Red Wings -142 / Columbus Blue Jackets 120; Over/Under: 6.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 27th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets (28-22-8, 36-22 ATS) were on an interesting run of three overtime wins before suffering four consecutive defeats prior to the Four Nations Face-Off break. The Jackets did respond with a pair of home victories over the Blackhawks and Stars, scoring even 11 goals in the process. Columbus is 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 64 points, seven behind the Devils and Hurricanes, but 20 behind the Capitals.
The Blue Jackets average 3.29 goals per game this year (5th), while they allow 3.28 GPG (26th). Zach Werenski is the team’s most productive player with 62 points (18 G and 44 A). Kirill Marchenko follows him with 59 points (23 G and 36 A), while Sean Monahan has 41 points (14 G and 27 A).
Elvis Merzlikins (21-14-4) will probably take his place between the sticks for the Blue Jackets against the Red Wings on Thursday. The 30-year-old is conceding 2.96 goals per contest this season with a .895 SV% and one shutout.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings (30-22-6, 36-22 ATS) have been impressive of late after securing seven of the previous nine games. The Red Wings tied their longest winning run of the season with seven victories before losing to the Lightning and Wild but bounced back with a couple of wins over the Ducks and Wild. Detroit is 4th in the Atlantic Division with 66 points, eight behind the first-placed Maple Leafs.
The Red Wings score 2.90 goals per game on average (18th), while they concede 3.12 GPG (22nd). This season, Lucas Raymond leads the team with 63 points (22 G and 41 A). Dylan Larkin contributes 53 points (24 G and 29 A), while Alex DeBrincat is right behind him with 50 points (26 G and 24 A).
Why the Red Wings will beat the Blue Jackets
- The Red Wings have won each of their last nine night games.
- The Blue Jackets have lost 19 of their last 22 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The home team has won the first period in each of the Blue Jackets’ last five games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last five games as home favorites following a road win has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Blue Jackets’ last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 11 road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last seven night games.
Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Prediction
The Red Wings won six of the previous seven H2H encounters, including the one they played this season when Detroit secured a 5-4 W in Columbus. The Red Wings are on a four-game winning streak over the Blue Jackets and were better in the past two H2Hs in Detroit. The Red Wings are 16-12-3 at home, where they won nine of the previous 12 games, while the Blue Jackets are 9-16-4 on the road this season. I am backing the hosts here.
