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The Detroit Red Wings (30-22-6) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (28-22-8) at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, February 27 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a vistory. The Red Wings defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in their last game, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 6-4 victory over the Dallas Stars.
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Here's our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Thursday's game.
The Blue Jackets have gone 5-4-1 over their past 10 contests, totaling 33 goals while conceding 31 in that period. On 15 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored one goal (6.7%).
Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final result of Red Wings 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-153)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a 30-22-6 record overall, with an 8-6-14 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Detroit has 26 points (10-5-6) in the 21 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- Looking at the 12 times this season the Red Wings ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-10-1 record, good for three points.
- Detroit has finished 5-3-2 in the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (registering 12 points).
- The Red Wings have scored more than two goals in 34 games (24-7-3, 51 points).
- In the 17 games when Detroit has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 7-8-2 record (16 points).
- When it has outshot opponents, Detroit is 13-10-1 (27 points).
- The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Red Wings went 14-12-5 in those contests (33 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 8-8-16 record in overtime contests this season and a 28-22-8 overall record.
- In the 18 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
- This season the Blue Jackets recorded just one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
- When Columbus has scored two goals this season, they've earned nine points (4-8-1 record).
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 36 games, earning 52 points from those contests.
- This season, Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 23 games and picked up 28 points with a record of 13-8-2.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 14-9-4 (32 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 12-12-4 to register 28 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Red Wings Rank | Red Wings AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 2.9 | Goals Scored | 3.29 | 5th |
| 22nd | 3.12 | Goals Allowed | 3.28 | 26th |
| 26th | 26.9 | Shots | 28.8 | 14th |
| 23rd | 29.2 | Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 23rd |
| 2nd | 29.82% | Power Play % | 20.59% | 19th |
| 32nd | 69.78% | Penalty Kill % | 75.8% | 24th |
Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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