The Columbus Blue Jackets (16-6-6) will host the Detroit Red Wings (15-8-4) at Nationwide Arena on Thursday night in what promises to be an intriguing Metropolitan Division matchup.
The Blue Jackets enter the contest riding high on a four-game home winning streak, having recently secured an impressive 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, while the Red Wings arrive looking to build on consecutive wins against Washington and Pittsburgh.
Columbus's offensive firepower, led by Kirill Marchenko's 42 points and Zach Werenski's 40 points, will face off against a Detroit team that has historically held the upper hand with a 6-2-2 record in their last 10 meetings.
Both teams have shown offensive capability but have struggled defensively, with Columbus allowing 3.58 goals per game and Detroit giving up 3.24 goals per game.
The matchup features an interesting contrast between the Blue Jackets' impressive home form and the Red Wings' recent road struggles, having dropped their last two away games.
As these longtime rivals prepare for their first meeting of the season, fans can expect an entertaining battle between two teams looking to climb the Eastern Conference standings.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings: who will win?
For tonight's Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings matchup, our predictive model gives the Blue Jackets a 55% chance of defeating the Red Wings.
Columbus Blue Jackets: 55% win probability
- Superior offensive output (127 goals scored vs Red Wings' 98)
- Better overall points accumulation (38 points in 38 games vs Red Wings' 34 in 37)
- Stronger recent form (WLWWL vs Red Wings' WWLLL)
Detroit Red Wings: 45% win probability
- Struggling offense (Only 98 goals scored, among bottom third in league)
- Poor defensive record (120 goals against in 37 games)
- Recent losing streak (Lost last 3 games in a row)
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings odds
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -115 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | -102 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Columbus Blue Jackets have won 16 out of 38 matches this season.
- 2The Detroit Red Wings have won 15 out of 37 matches this season.
- 3With 38 points, the Columbus Blue Jackets holds the 11th position in the league standings.
- 4Detroit Red Wings's 34 points place them 14th in the rankings.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings form
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings head to head
Columbus Blue Jackets
17%
Detroit Red Wings
83%
Mar 19, 2024
Detroit Red Wings
4 : 3
Columbus Blue Jackets
Nov 11, 2023
Detroit Red Wings
5 : 4
Columbus Blue Jackets
Oct 16, 2023
Columbus Blue Jackets
0 : 4
Detroit Red Wings
Jan 15, 2023
Detroit Red Wings
3 : 4
Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 4, 2022
Columbus Blue Jackets
2 : 4
Detroit Red Wings
Nov 20, 2022
Columbus Blue Jackets
1 : 6
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