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Detroit Red Wings Look to Secure Third Consecutive Win Against Columbus Blue Jackets in Thursday Night Battle at Nationwide Arena

The Detroit Red Wings will be aiming for their third consecutive win as they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. The Red Wings, with a record of 15-8-4, are coming off a 4-2 victory over Pittsburgh, while the Blue Jackets, with a record of 16-6-6, are coming off a 4-3 win against Carolina. Detroit has a favorable history against Columbus, with a 6-2-2 record in their last 10 meetings. This will be the first of three matchups between the teams this season. Columbus is the betting favorite at -117. Check out our Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets prediction for more insight on which team may come out on top in this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Wings +100 | Blue Jackets -117
• Spread: Red Wings +1.5 (-250) | Blue Jackets -1.5 (+210)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Columbus will win straight-up is 54%.

Detroit vs Columbus Stats

Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings have recently broken a four-game losing streak with wins over Washington and Pittsburgh. They are currently on a two-game road losing streak and will look to end it with a win against the Blue Jackets. Detroit averages 2.62 goals per game and recently scored four goals on 25 shots. Lucas Raymond leads the team with 38 points, followed by Dylan Larkin with 29 points and Alex DeBrincat with 28 points. Defensively, Detroit has struggled, giving up an average of 3.24 goals per game, ranking 25th in the league. Goalie Alex Lyon had a strong performance in their last game, saving 23 of 25 shots. Detroit is currently ranked 29th in the league with a power ranking of 29, ranking 29th in offense and 25th in defense. They have a record of 15-18-4 this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

The Columbus Blue Jackets rebounded from their loss to the Bruins with a victory over the Hurricanes, marking their fourth consecutive home win. Currently tied with Philadelphia for fifth in the Metropolitan Division standings, they are one point behind Pittsburgh and aiming to move into the fourth spot with a win on Thursday. Columbus averages 3.29 goals per game and scored four goals in their last game on 28 shots. Kirill Marchenko leads the team with 42 points, followed by Zach Werenski with 40 points and Sean Monahan with 36 points. In their recent win over Carolina, Marchenko scored two goals, Voronkov had a goal and an assist, and Monahan contributed three assists. The team has struggled defensively, giving up 3.58 goals per game, ranking 31st in the league. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins saved 32 of 35 shots in the last game. With a power ranking of 8, the Blue Jackets rank #9 for offense, averaging 3.32 goals per game, and #29 for defense, allowing 3.59 goals per game. Against Columbus, Detroit has gone 0-2-1 in their last three matchups. Check out potential betting opportunities and sportsbook promos.

Columbus Blue Jackets Dominate at Home While Detroit Red Wings Struggle on the Road

The Columbus Blue Jackets have recently demonstrated a strong performance at home, winning four consecutive games, while the Detroit Red Wings have struggled on the road, losing four of their last five matches. Columbus holds an offensive advantage, having scored 15 goals in their last three home games and excelled in special teams, converting over 21 percent of their power play opportunities. Conversely, the Red Wings have faced challenges defensively in recent away matches, allowing at least four goals in three successive games. Detroit has struggled with scoring, netting only eight goals in their last three road games, despite a solid performance on special teams, converting over 24 percent of their power play opportunities. While Columbus may not excel defensively, recent improvements suggest they can effectively contain Detroit's offense. Therefore, it is advisable to consider Columbus favorably in covering the money line.

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