On Saturday, March 1 at 6 p.m. ET, the Columbus Blue Jackets are scheduled to face off against the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this contest, keep reading.

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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• Columbus and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 34 times this season.
• A total of 25 of Detroit’s games have ended with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The Blue Jackets score 3.32 goals per game, compared to the Red Wings’ average of 2.88, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.1 more than the 6.4 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Blue Jackets Moneyline: -111

• The Blue Jackets have gone 4-4 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Columbus is 4-4 (winning 50.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter.
• The Blue Jackets have a 52.6% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Red Wings Moneyline: -109

• In 42 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Detroit has pulled off the upset 22 times.
• When the Red Wings’ moneyline odds are -109 or longer, they have won 22 games in 42 opportunities.
• Detroit’s implied probability to win this game is 52.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Detroit 2

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Columbus, Zachary Werenski has put up 62 points.
• Kirill Marchenko has 60 points (24 goals, 36 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• On 107 shots (for 14 goals) and 27 assists, Sean Monahan has contributed 41 points this season.
• As Columbus’ top goalie, Elvis Merzlikins has recorded 21 wins and 14 losses this season while giving up 116 goals with 992 saves.

Red Wings Points Leaders

• Lucas Raymond is a top offensive contributor for his team with 63 points (1.1 per game). He has totaled 22 goals and 41 assists in 59 games (playing 18:54 per game).
• Dylan Larkin’s 53 points this season, including 24 goals and 29 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Detroit.
• Alex DeBrincat has 27 goals and 24 assists for Columbus.
• Cam Talbot has a record of 17-12-3 in 34 games this season, conceding 91 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 853 saves and a .903 save percentage, 28th in the league.

Blue Jackets’ Schedule

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Red Wings’ Schedule

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Columbus vs. Detroit Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN
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• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Ohio Stadium

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