Fans betting on NHL look for value at Nationwide Arena on Saturday as the host Columbus Blue Jackets battle the Detroit Red Wings in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Columbus Blue Jackets as -215 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3-2.2 win for the Red Wings on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Columbus will face the 22-22-10 Red Wings. In totals betting, the Blue Jackets are 22-27-4 in over under betting so far this season while the Detroit Red Wings are 25-23-6. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Detroit injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 20 (Columbus Blue Jackets) and the No. 29 (Detroit Red Wings) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.26 goals per game, against a Red Wings defense that ranks No. 25 at 2.98 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 23.65% while the Red Wings defense kills off 80.89% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Detroit was a 6-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Capitals. They lost as +226 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
The Blue Jackets were a 3-0 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Canucks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Vancouver at +183 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Detroit is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
- Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Columbus is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
- Columbus is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus's last 8 games
- Columbus is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Minnesota, Sunday, February 12th
Columbus home to New York, Monday, February 13th
