Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings NHL Odds Report

The Detroit Red Wings will try to be nasty hosts on Saturday when the Columbus Blue Jackets pay a visit to Little Sportsbook Arena.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.8-2 win for the Red Wings. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Columbus Blue Jackets have seen them go 9-7-1 so far this season, while the Red Wings are at 8-8-1. In totals betting, the Detroit Red Wings are 8-9, while the Blue Jackets are 9-8. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Columbus injuries news.

According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 14-ranked Detroit Red Wings and the No. 21-rated Columbus Blue Jackets in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Detroit's No. 20-ranked offense, averaging 2.82 goals per game, against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 13 at 2.88 goals allowed. The Red Wings power play is averaging 18.87% while the Blue Jackets defense kills off 80.43% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Last time out for Columbus, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Hurricanes at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Hurricanes at +143 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Detroit lost its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Flames on November 09. Bettors who backed the Flames at -161 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

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