Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Nov 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Red Wings

The Columbus Blue Jackets clash with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, November 22.

The Blue Jackets go up against the Red Wings and we’re predicting the teams to fall short of the 6.5 goals total. We are therefore backing the Under selection at -114.

Columbus Blue Jackets triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Toronto Maple Leafs were beaten 3-2 (OT) at Scotiabank Arena. Adam Fantilli scored two goals and Dmitri Voronkov bagged the other. Goalie Jet Greaves stopped 27 shots (.931).

Detroit Red Wings were beaten 5-0 at Little Caesars Arena in their last game, being turned over at home to New York Islanders. Red Wings won the shots on goal, 29 to 26.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Blue Jackets have beaten the Red Wings in the last two encounters. A 5-2 victory at Little Caesars Arena was followed by a 5-3 win at Ohio Stadium. The Red Wings have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	24-15-9	2.6	.909	2
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

Cam Talbot (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-8-5	3	.892	0
23/24	27-20-4	2.5	.913	3

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 28.0 shots on goal, with a 10.0% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have been giving up 3.3 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.5%.

Adam Fantilli is the top points scorer with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, with Kirill Marchenko racking up 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.75 goal against average with a .897 save percentage.

The Red Wings have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.2 goals from 32.4 shots on goal, with a 12.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.3 goals from 25.2 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.5%.

The top points scorer is Lucas Raymond with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, while Alex DeBrincat is next in line after registering 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 3.73 GAA with a .864 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks

Get set for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

There is -114 available for Under 6.5 goals and that is our pick. It stands to reason that this NHL encounter will go under the line, with the lamp not being lit very often.

The NHL experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any hockey predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Blue Jackets vs Red Wings stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Blue Jackets games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Red Wings games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Red Wings games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Red Wings games.

Under 6.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Larkin Over 2.5 Shots -185

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 9 of the past 10 games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -185 now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 3 - 1 Red Wings

The Blue Jackets are available at +2200 when it comes to them winning 3-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Red Wings

1-0

Blue Jackets

+6000

Red Wings

+6000

2-0

Blue Jackets

+5500

Red Wings

+5000

2-1

Blue Jackets

+1700

Red Wings

+1600

3-0

Blue Jackets

+4000

Red Wings

+3400

3-1

Blue Jackets

+2200

Red Wings

+1900

3-2

Blue Jackets

+950

Red Wings

+900

4-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Red Wings

+4000

4-1

Blue Jackets

+1900

Red Wings

+1500

4-2

Blue Jackets

+1700

Red Wings

+1500

4-3

Blue Jackets

+1050

Red Wings

+950

5-0

Blue Jackets

+9000

Red Wings

+6600

5-1

Blue Jackets

+3000

Red Wings

+2200

5-2

Blue Jackets

+1900

Red Wings

+1500

5-3

Blue Jackets

+2400

Red Wings

+2000

5-4

Blue Jackets

+1900

Red Wings

+1700

6-0

Blue Jackets

+13000

Red Wings

+9000

6-1

Blue Jackets

+7000

Red Wings

+5000

6-2

Blue Jackets

+3500

Red Wings

+2500

6-3

Blue Jackets

+3000

Red Wings

+2400

6-4

Blue Jackets

+4500

Red Wings

+4000

6-5

Blue Jackets

+4500

Red Wings

+4000

7-0

Blue Jackets

+4500

Red Wings

+13000

7-1

Blue Jackets

+12000

Red Wings

+8000

7-2

Blue Jackets

+9000

Red Wings

+6600

7-3

Blue Jackets

+6000

Red Wings

+4500

7-4

Blue Jackets

+6600

Red Wings

+5500

7-5

Blue Jackets

+10000

Red Wings

+9000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+10000

Red Wings

+10000

8-1

Blue Jackets

+10000

Red Wings

+12500

8-2

Blue Jackets

+10000

Red Wings

+11000

8-3

Blue Jackets

+14000

Red Wings

+11000

8-4

Blue Jackets

+12000

Red Wings

+9000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+13000

Red Wings

+12000

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 56% probability of winning this game, Detroit Red Wings might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -128 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Columbus Blue Jackets are least likely to win at +106.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+106

Red Wings

-128

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+180

Tie

+335

Red Wings

+115

Puck Line

Blue Jackets +1.5

-233

Red Wings -1.5

+184

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-115

Over 6.5

-105

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.8
• Hits: 16.5
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 31.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 16.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 32.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 12
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 32.4
• Hits: 18.9
• Giveaways: 17.5
• Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 10.8
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 32.8
• Hits: 21.5
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 3.6

Injuries & Suspensions

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