The Columbus Blue Jackets (23-34-11) travel to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (34-28-6) on Tuesday, March 19th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on ESPN+. Both the Blue Jackets and Red Wings will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Blue Jackets vs Red Wings

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Heading into tonight’s game, the Blue Jackets are in 16th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-34-11. In the Metropolitan Division, Columbus is in 8th place.

On the road this season, the Blue Jackets have gone 10-16-6, and they have lost their last two road games. As the underdog, Columbus is 19-32-10 this year.

On the road this season, the Blue Jackets have a puck line record of 19-13, and their average scoring margin is at -0.8 goals per game. So far, they have gone 36-25 against the puck line as the underdog, including a mark of 6-4 in their last ten games.

Coming into this game, Columbus has dropped their last two road games vs. the puck line, and they have 27 losses by multiple goals this season. The team’s overall puck line record is at 39-29, and they have gone 3-2 vs. the puck line in their last five games.

The Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back from a 6-1 loss at home to the Jets. Offensively, the Blue Jackets faced a challenge in the first and second periods, failing to score. However, they did score one goal in the third period. For the game, Columbus’ only goal came at even strength. Overall, they had 31 shots on goal vs. Winnipeg.

Columbus entered as the underdog and suffered both a straight-up loss and did not cover the puck line. The teams surpassed the over/under line, which was set at 6 goals, with a combined total of 7 goals.

The Detroit Red Wings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Today, the Red Wings welcome the Blue Jackets to Detroit for an Eastern Conference showdown. So far this season, the Red Wings have gone 34-28-6, putting them in 9th place in the conference and 5th in the Atlantic Division. At home, Detroit has gone 19-11-5 and has been favored in 23 of their 68 games.

Over their last ten games, the Red Wings have gone just 2-8 and have lost three straight games as the favorite. In the Eastern Conference, Detroit has gone 18-19 and has been the underdog in 45 of their games this year.

At home, the Red Wings have a puck line record of 20-15 and an average scoring margin of +.5 goals per game. So far this year, Detroit has gone 37-31 on the puck line, including 14 one-goal losses.

As the favorite, the Red Wings have a puck line mark of just 8-15 and have dropped three straight games against the puck line when favored. In their last ten games at home, Detroit is 6-4 vs. the puck line.

After suffering a 6-3 loss on the road to the Penguins, the Red Wings are looking to bounce back today. Offensively, the Red Wings’ offense scored in each period against the Penguins. Of Detroit’s three goals, one were scored while in power play situations. Their game ended with 28 shots on goal and three giveaways.

Detroit entered as the underdog and suffered both a straight-up loss and did not cover the puck line. The combined total of 9 goals exceeded the over/under line, which was set at 6.5 goals for the game.

Columbus Offense Breakdown

On the offensive side, the Blue Jackets are scoring an 2.9 goals per game this season, ranking 24th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 19th in the league. This season, the Blue Jackets have a 8-11 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 14-22 record.

This season, the Blue Jackets have an over/under record of 32-33-3. Throughout last season, they played 36 games that did not exceed the 6.5 over/under line. On average, their games featured 6.6 goals per game.

Red Wings Offense Breakdown

For their offensive performance, the Red Wings come in averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, which is 7th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 22nd in the league. The Detroit offense is ranked 5th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 12th in the NHL.

The Red Wings come in with an over/under record of 38-30-0. Over the season, there have been 38 games that have surpassed the 6.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, are at 6.8 goals per game.

Columbus Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Blue Jackets head into the game ranked 1st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.2 shots per game against Columbus. So far, they are 29th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.

Detroit Team Defense

Detroit defense takes on the Blue Jackets ranked 6th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 32.2 shots per game against Detroit. They also are 14th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.

Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, Columbus has an puck line record of 3-7 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
• In their last five games at home, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 1-4 and an puck line mark of 1-4.
• The Blue Jackets have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Prediction

For those seeking a straight moneyline bet, the Red Wings are the top choice. Nonetheless, with a payout of -173, you might want to use this bet as a part of a parlay to get better odds.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Blue Jackets to cover. Even if the Red Wings secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Blue Jackets should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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