- The Red Wings are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blue Jackets
- Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: FDDT | FDOH
The Columbus Blue Jackets (38-27) visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Red Wings (40-29) on Apr. 7 in Detroit, MI. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Red Wings are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Red Wings will win this game with 55.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Red Wings will cover the spread with 55.2% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games (+11.05 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 away games (+8.60 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 2P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games (+7.35 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.70 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+6.00 Units / 58% ROI)
Red Wings Best Bets & Trends
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+11.35 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 games (+5.75 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 3P Puck Line in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.45 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.25 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 3P Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.70 Units / 35% ROI)
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 39-38 against the spread this NHL season (-6.35 Units / -5.1% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 38-39 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.6 Units /-2.84% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 35-40 when betting the Over for -9.2 Units / -10.76% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 40-35 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units /1.76% ROI
Red Wings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Red Wings are 39-38 against the spread this NHL season (-0.5 Units /-0.43% ROI).
- Red Wings are 40-37 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.3 Units / 0.33% ROI
- Red Wings are 34-36 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -6.09% ROI
- Red Wings are 36-34 when betting the Under for -0.65 Units / -0.77% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Red Wings vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Alex Debrincat (DET) | +125 |
| Dylan Larkin (DET) | +190 |
| Lucas Raymond (DET) | +210 |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | +210 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +230 |
| Patrick Kane (DET) | +260 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Red Wings vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Edvinsson (DET) | 0.5 +230 | 0.5 -325 |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -150 | 0.5 +110 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -130 | 0.5 +100 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -250 |
| Patrick Kane (DET) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +145 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Red Wings vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 +110 | 2.5 -150 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -105 | 2.5 -125 |
| Patrick Kane (DET) | 2.5 -140 | 2.5 +100 |
| Moritz Seider (DET) | 2.5 +120 | 2.5 -165 |
| Dylan Larkin (DET) | 2.5 -175 | 2.5 +125 |
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Red Wings
The Blue Jackets are 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 7-16 (.304) when tied after the first period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 59-97 (.378) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Blue Jackets are 8-13 (.381) when tied after the second period this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Red Wings: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Red Wings were 6-8 (.429) when tied after the second period last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Red Wings are 2-28 (.067) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .133
The Red Wings are 71-35 (.670) when having 3 or more xG. since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .622
The Red Wings are 8-4 (.667) when tied after the second period this season — tied for 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blue Jackets have secondary assisted on 5 goals in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of cycle chances in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Red Wings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Red Wings scored on 2% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Red Wings scored on 10% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Red Wings scored on 11% of second chance opportunities last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Red Wings averaged 0.04 expected goals per game while shorthanded last season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 13 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.2 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Blue Jackets have allowed 8 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
Red Wings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Red Wings had a .720 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .832
The Red Wings had a .819 slot save percentage last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Red Wings had 1,278 successful stick checks last season — 10th most among NHL Teams
The Red Wings had a .826 save percentage against the power play last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .854
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