Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks

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The Columbus Blue Jackets (1-1) host the Detroit Red Wings (1-1) after Boone Jenner recorded a hat trick in the Blue Jackets' 5-3 win over the New York Rangers. The outing on Monday begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, BSOH, and BSDET.

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Here's our prediction for who will claim the win in Monday's matchup.

Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Red Wings 7, Blue Jackets 1.

  • Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-135)
  • Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 7.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Red Wings (-1.5)

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Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Additional Info

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

  • The Blue Jackets had a 10-9-19 record in overtime games last season, and a 25-48-9 overall record.
  • In the 26 games Columbus played that were decided by one goal, it picked up 32 points.
  • Last season the Blue Jackets recorded just one goal in 15 games, and they finished 0-14-1.
  • Columbus accumulated three points (0-18-3) when scoring exactly two goals last season.
  • The Blue Jackets picked up 55 points in their 38 games when they scored three or more goals.
  • Last season Columbus scored a lone power-play goal in 23 games and picked up 24 points, with a record of 10-9-4.
  • When outshooting its opponent last season, Columbus was 7-11-1 (15 points).
  • The Blue Jackets' opponents had more shots in 60 games last season. The Blue Jackets finished 18-35-7 in those contests (43 points).

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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, BSOH, and BSDET
  • Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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