Sunday’s NHL Prediction
The Columbus Blue Jackets look to catch up to the Detroit Red Wings in the Central Division race on Sunday when the two meet at 5PM ET.
Columbus trails Detroit by two points in the standings as they are 14-7-0 on the year, having scored 60 goals and allowed 49. The Jackets are 8-1-0 on the road and winners of 7 of their last 10.
Detroit is 14-4-2 on the year to lead the Central Division. The Wings have scored 69 goals and allowed 54 on the year. They are 9-1-2 at home and also have won 7 of their last 10.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com have given Detroit betting odds of -180 for the game while the Jackets have a betting line of +165. The over/under for goals scored has been set at 5.5. Here is a look at the trends and my pick for tonight’s game.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings, 5PM ET (View Matchup)
The Blue Jackets have won just 6 of their last 30 games in Detroit and just 15 of their last 62 overall meetings with the Red Wings. The under has hit in 20 of the last 29 games between these two teams.
NHL FREE PICK: DETROIT RED WINGS -180
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