Detroit Red Wings Look to Secure Postseason Position with Monday Night Matchup Against Columbus Blue Jackets

Game outlook

On Monday night, the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets will face off in Ohio. Detroit is coming off a 6-4 win at home against Tampa Bay, while Columbus most recently beat the Rangers 5-3 in their home match. Detroit has won five of the last 10 meetings between the two teams, and the current betting line has Detroit as the slight favorite at -120.

Game Info

When: Monday, 10/16/2023 @ 7:00pm EST

Where: Nationwide Arena Stadium Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Betting Odds Moneyline: Red Wings -120 | Blue Jackets +105

Spread: Red Wings -1.5 (+190) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-226)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 55%.

Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings bounced back from an opening night loss to the Devils by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in their home opener Saturday night. The Red Wings have begun the season 1-1-0 and stand tied for fourth in the Atlantic Division, two points behind Boston and Toronto for the top spot. The Red Wings currently rank 4th in the league in terms of goals scored per game, averaging 4.50 goals a night. Goals against is a different story as they are currently tied for 21st in the league as they allow an average of four goals a game. Detroit is 4th in the league in power play success, cashing in on 40% of their chances with the man advantage, but are tied for 21st in the league in penalty killing, successfully getting through only 75% of their shorthanded situations. Red Wings current record: 1-1-0 Tied for fourth in the Atlantic Division, two points behind Boston and Toronto Goals per game: 4.50 (4th in league) Goals against: 4 (tied 21st in league) Power play success: 40% (4th in league) Penalty killing: 75% (tied 21st in league)