The Columbus Blue Jackets (16-16-6) will aim to prolong a four-game home win streak when they face the Detroit Red Wings (15-18-4) on Thursday, January 2 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
The Red Wings have a 5-5-0 record during their last 10 contests. They have scored 30 total goals (five power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 17.2%) while conceding 34 goals to their opponents.
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Red Wings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-115)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (-1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have finished 3-6-9 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 16-16-6.
- In the 10 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-2-6 record (good for 10 points).
- In the five games this season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
- Columbus finished 1-7-0 in the eight games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
- The Blue Jackets are 15-4-4 in the 23 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 34 points).
- In the 18 games when Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 10-6-2 to record 22 points.
- In the 19 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 9-7-3 (21 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 5-8-3 to record 13 points.
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings (15-18-4 overall) have posted a record of 3-4-7 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
- In the 14 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
- This season the Red Wings scored only one goal in nine games and they've earned two points (1-8-0) in those contests.
- Detroit has eight points (3-3-2) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Red Wings have scored at least three goals in 18 games, earning 24 points from those contests.
- This season, Detroit has recorded a single power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 4-6-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 5-6-0 (10 points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 8-12-4 to register 20 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.29 | Goals Scored | 2.62 | 28th |
| 31st | 3.58 | Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 24th |
| 7th | 30.1 | Shots | 25.2 | 31st |
| 20th | 29.1 | Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| 19th | 20.39% | Power Play % | 25% | 7th |
| 25th | 75% | Penalty Kill % | 69.61% | 31st |
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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