The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Columbus and Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, with the host Blue Jackets trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Detroit Red Wings opened as 210 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.7-1.9 result in favor of the Blue Jackets. 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
44-29-6 Columbus battles the Red Wings, currently with a 30-38-11 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 38-41 for the Blue Jackets and 33-45-1 for the Red Wings. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Detroit injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 7-ranked Columbus Blue Jackets and the No. 27-rated Detroit Red Wings in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Columbus Blue Jackets No. 16-ranked offense (2.92 goals per game) against a Detroit Red Wings defense that ranks No. 20 at 3.06 goals per game allowed. The Blue Jackets Sportsbook has clicked at a 15.91% rate while the Red Wings have a 78.49% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Detroit won its last outing, a 2-0 result against the Senators on March 31. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at -141 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 5-4 loser as they battled the Canucks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at +171 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
- Detroit is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- Detroit is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
- Detroit is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
- Columbus is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- Columbus is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 7 games
- Columbus is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit home to Montreal, Thursday, April 5th
Columbus home to Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 5th
