The Detroit Red Wings will visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Thursday night. Columbus is coming off a 5‑3 win over the New Jersey Devils, while Detroit snapped a four-game winless streak with a 5‑4 victory over the Boston Bruins in their last game. Both teams enter with their sights set on earning a second win in a row. Before the puck drops in Ohio, you will find my Red Wings vs Blue Jackets prediction below.
Our Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Pick
Pick: Over 6.5 Goals
Confidence: ★★★☆☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Detroit Red Wings @ Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date & Time: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Odds
| Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|
| Detroit +100 / Columbus –120 | Over/Under 6.5 |
Key Storylines
Recent form
Columbus just ended a four-game winless stretch with a strong 5‑3 effort over New Jersey, showcasing an ability to bounce back when their backs are against the wall. Detroit most recently delivered a potent offensive performance in a 5‑4 win over Boston, shedding a recent four-game losing streak of their own. Both clubs will try to continue trending upward in this Eastern Conference contest.
Goaltending
Neither team has been overly impressive in the goaltending department going into this game. The GAAs for all netminders for both teams are above 2.80 and this game could come down to which goalie happens to get hot in this contest.
Key skaters
For Detroit, Dylan Larkin remains the driving force of their offense. He leads the Red Wings with 14 goals and 16 assists this season. Alex DeBrincat also offers firepower, having found the net several times over his last 10 games. Columbus’ attack begins with Zach Werenski generating offense from the back end and Sean Monahan, fresh off a two-goal night, providing secondary scoring ability.
Best Player Props
| Player | Stat |
|---|---|
| Dylan Larkin (DET) | Over 0.5 Points |
| Alex DeBrincat (DET) | Over 0.5 Goals |
| Zach Werenski (CBJ) | Over 0.5 Points |
| Sean Monahan (CBJ) | Over 1.5 Shots on Goal |
Betting Trends & H2H
- Detroit has won 4 of the last 6 meetings between these clubs, including a 4‑3 overtime win on November 22.
- The Red Wings are 13-14 in the puckline market going into this contest.
- Detroit is 15-12 to the over so far this season.
- Columbus is 13-12 in the puckline department so far this year.
- The Blue Jackets have stayed under the total in 13 of their first 25 games.
Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Model Projection
Score Projection: Detroit 4 – Columbus 3
Win Probability: Detroit 52%, Columbus 48%
Final Thoughts
I like the over in this game more than I like backing either side to get the win. Both teams have not been great defensively this year, each allowing over three goals per game. And with the goaltending not being overly impressive on each side, we should see a high-scoring matchup from Columbus. I’ll bet this game to go over 6.5 goals in Columbus on Thursday night.
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