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(11-7-5) Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (8-12-2)
Date: Sunday December 4th
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Red Wings -133 Blue Jackets +105 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Red Wings -1.5 +162 Blue Jackets +1.5 -225
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.0
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In a tale between two eastern conference squads, with opposite standings, but similar play as of late. Which can overwhelm the other, on route to beginning momentum both need.
Unfortunately for Detroit, Columbus is 9-3 in these teams last 12 games at home. Albeit this is a misleading stat, as they just spanked them at home by a 6-1 score.
Detroit Red Wings
Lamentably, The Red Wings have now dropped three straight games at home. Now they’re on the road in an unwelcoming environment, desperate to get things going.
In the offensive end, The Red Wings are getting off just 30.4 shots per outing, resulting in a low 3.1 goals. Unfortunately, these stats are ranked 20th for the former, and 16th for the latter.
To add to this, their powerplay their efficiency is just 20.9%, unsurprisingly ranking 19th across all teams.
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On the defensive side of things, Detroit’s allowing a paltry 3.1 goals, on 30.8 shots per matchup. Woefully ranking 18th, and 11th in the NHL.
Regarding the penalty kill, The Red Wings possess the 15th ranked PK, earned by averaging a 78.8%.
Alex Nedeljkovic, who’s currently posting a 2-3-2 record is poised to begin this game. Alex is currently dragging a 3.97 GAA, and 0.880 SV% as well.
Columbus Blue Jackets
After dropping three games in a row, The Blue Jackets laid the smackdown on The Jets to open up the weekend. The question is, can they continue their success, against a team that dropped them easily just a short few weeks ago?
On the offensive side of things, Columbus’s managing a horrendous 29.5 shots(28th) per tilt, resulting in just 2.9 goals(22nd) on any given night.
Furthermore, The Blue Jackets are ranked 31st on the powerplay, as they’re capitalizing on just 14.5% of their opportunities.
In the defensive end, they’re permitting a terrible 36.3 shots, and 4.0 goals against on average. Unfortunately, both stats ranking second to last(31st).
Additionally, Columbus’s penalty killing unit is ranked 13th, as they’re allowing opposing teams to score on just 20.9% of their chances.
Goalie wise, Elvis Merzlikins(2-5-0) is expected to play against The Red Wings. With some of the worst stats in the league, as he’s dragging a 4.74 GAA and 0.864 SV%.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Detroit is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games vs Eastern Conference.
- The total has gone OVER in Detroit’s last 4 games against teams with winnings record.
- Columbus is 1-4 SU in their last 5 home games.
- The total has gone UNDER in Columbus’ last 4 games.
- Columbus is 9-3 SU in these teams last 5 matchups Columbus.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of the last 6 games these teams have played.
Free Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Prediction
Even though Detroit just easily won against Columbus, historically they haven’t done well here, and The Blue Jackets looked decent in their last game.
With that being said, be weary betting big on this game, as there’s a ton of uncertainty on each side.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Blue Jackets Moneyline (+105)
In conclusion, we’re taking the home dog to rewrite November’s history, and continue their long-term success against Detroit at home.
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