Nationwide Arena hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Columbus Blue Jackets in this one found them earlier as -225 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.4-1.4 victory for 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
35-28-5 Columbus battles the Red Wings, currently with a 26-30-11 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 31-37 for the Blue Jackets and 26-41 for the Red Wings. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Detroit injuries news.
The Red Wings - Blue Jackets odds would favor the Blue Jackets if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Columbus is rated No. 12 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Detroit is at No. 15.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 24-ranked offense, averaging 2.72 goals per game, against a Red Wings defense that ranks No. 22 at 3.03 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 14.51% while the Red Wings defense kills off 78.2% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Wings were a 4-0 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Golden Knights. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Vegas at -143 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for UNDER bettors.
In their last action, Columbus was a 5-4 Sportsbook at home against the Avalanche. Bettors on Columbus at -139 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Detroit is 14-4 ATS in its last 18 games
- Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit's last 13 games
- Detroit is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- Columbus is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
- Columbus is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games
- Columbus is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at San Jose, Monday, March 12th
Columbus home to Montreal, Monday, March 12th
