On Thursday, February 27 at 7:00 PM ET, the Detroit Red Wings are slated to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Little Caesars Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this contest, continue reading.

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Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• A total of 24 Detroit games this season have gone over Thursday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• There have been 33 Columbus games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The Red Wings score 2.9 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.29, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• These two teams give up a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Red Wings Moneyline: -153

• The Red Wings are 8-8 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -153 or shorter, Detroit has compiled a 3-3 record (winning 50.0% of its games).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Red Wings have an implied probability of 60.5% to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +128

• Columbus has 23 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 49 times).
• The Blue Jackets have 17 victories in games with moneyline odds of +128 or longer (in 35 chances).
• Columbus’ moneyline gives it an implied probability of 43.9% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Columbus 3

Red Wings Points Leaders

• Lucas Raymond has been imperative to Detroit’s offense this season, registering 63 points in 58 games.
• With 24 goals and 29 assists, Dylan Larkin is one of the most important contributors for Detroit with his 53 points (0.9 per game).
• With 50 points through 58 games (26 goals and 24 assists), Alex DeBrincat has been an important part of Detroit’s offense this season.
• Cam Talbot (17-11-3) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .904 for Detroit.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski has totaled 18 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 44 assists (0.8 per game), taking 3.6 shots per game and shooting 8.6%. That makes him among the leaders for Columbus with 62 total points (1.1 per game).
• Kirill Marchenko’s 59 points this season, including 23 goals and 36 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
• Sean Monahan has scored 14 goals and contributed 27 assists for Columbus, giving him a point total of 41.
• Columbus’ Elvis Merzlikins is 21-14-4 this season, collecting 992 saves and allowing 116 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .895 save percentage (46th in the league).

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Detroit vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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