April 05, 2026 4:25 AM EST

NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings 4/7/2026

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The Detroit Red Wings are solid 56.6 percent favorites over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Red Wings are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +2 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 28 shots on goal vs 26 shots for the Blue Jackets. The Red Wings goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 88.4% compared to the Blue Jackets goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 87.9%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Elvis Merzlikins 25, John Gibson 23 SHOTS: Zach Werenski 4.1, Dylan Larkin 4.5 GOALS: Adam Fantilli 0.47, Dylan Larkin 0.6 PTS: Sean Monahan has a 67% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Lucas Raymond has a 61% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Columbus Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDDetroit Red WingsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road18-20, 47% 110Record at Home20-17, 54% -7Columbus Blue Jackets
VS Detroit Red Wings1-1, 50% -16VS Columbus Blue Jackets1-1, 50% -30Columbus Blue Jackets
vs Team .500 or Better23-25, 48% 69vs Team .500 or Better19-27, 41% -746Columbus Blue Jackets
Record As Road Underdog14-19, 42% -114Record As Home Favorite12-16, 43% -764Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off29-32, 48% -3166After 1 or More Days Off37-27, 58% -2609Detroit Red Wings

PAST 30 DAYS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDDetroit Red WingsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road3-4, 43% -47Record at Home2-4, 33% -251Columbus Blue Jackets
VS Detroit Red Wings0-0 No GamesVS Columbus Blue Jackets0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5001-2, 33% -125vs Team Under .5000-1, 0% -100Detroit Red Wings
Record As Road Underdog1-4, 20% -215Record As Home Favorite1-4, 20% -345Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off6-7, 46% -703After 1 or More Days Off5-8, 38% -997Columbus Blue Jackets

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDDetroit Red WingsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD20-18, 53% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME20-19, 51% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-6, 14% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-5, 38% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON8-19, 30% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON12-14, 46% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home34-26, 57% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road35-26, 57% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 19-19, 50% -207 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 19-18, 51% -25 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-4, 43% -215 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 2-4, 33% -251

MONEY LINE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 18-20, 47% -638 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 18-19, 49% +-414 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-4, 43% -176 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 2-4, 33% -251

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 18-20, 47% -362 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 18-19, 49% -262 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 2-5, 29% -318 Detroit Red Wings Home Games: 4-2, 67% + 164

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