Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Preview, and Odds
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The Columbus Blue Jackets face the Detroit Red Wings with both teams heading in opposite directions to begin the season. The Blue Jackets have a 4-6-3 record and are near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division. The Red Wings have a 7-5-2 record and are near the top of the Atlantic Division. Both teams are looking to improve in the Eastern Conference and the upcoming game should be a good one.
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Blue Jackets hope offense improves
The Blue Jackets are having a rough season with their offense struggling, scoring only 2.62 goals per game with only seven goals in their last three games. Boone Jenner and Jack Roslovic have scored eight goals and seven assists while Ivan Provorov is adding nine assists from the point but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only four skaters have three goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has let the Blue Jackets down but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.38 goals per game. Damon Severson and Erik Gudbranson have combined for 1.1 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. In addition, goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has struggled with a .897 save percentage and a 3.20 goals-against average on 242 shots with -1.8 goals saved above average.
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Red Wings are led by great offense
The Red Wings are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.57 goals per game with 10 goals in their last three games. Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Lucas Raymond have scored 18 goals and 23 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has been great as well. J.T. Compher, Andrew Copp, and Daniel Sprong have combined for 10 goals and 14 assists while defensemen Moritz Seider and Shayne Gostisbehere have added four goals and 16 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.31 goals per game. Jake Walman and Ben Chairot have combined for 1.6 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. Additionally, goaltender Ville Husso has struggled with a .890 save percentage and a 3.57 goals-against average on 291 shots with -4.1 goals saved above average.
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The Blue Jackets are looking to turn their season around but the Red Wings are having a great season and look to control this game from the first period. The Red Wings, who average 3.57 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Red Wings should limit a Blue Jackets offense that is scoring only 2.62 goals per game, with Jake Walman, Ben Chairot, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Ville Husso to make plenty of big saves. The Red Wings should win the game in a decisive victory at home.
Take the Red Wings money line as home Favorites.
Prediction: Red Wings (-170)
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The Blue Jackets offense has been awful but the Red Wings are led by their defense and both forward units look to step up and control this game from the opening puck drop. The Blue Jackets should constantly find the back of the net against the Red Wings, who allow 3.31 goals per game, with Boone Jenner, Jack Roslovic, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Red Wings, who have scored eight goals in their last three games, should run up the score against the Blue Jackets, who allow 3.38 goals per game, with Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush and creating open shots with effective puck movement while defensemen Moritz Seider and Shayne Gostisbehere pick apart the Blue Jackets from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
Prediction: Over 6.5
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