Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks - Dec. 4

The Columbus Blue Jackets (12-9-5) square off against the Detroit Red Wings (14-11-2) at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a vistory. The Blue Jackets defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-3 in their most recent outing, while the Red Wings are coming off a 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins.

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Here is our pick for who will claim the victory in Thursday's game.

The Red Wings are 4-4-2 over the last 10 contests, totaling 30 total goals (seven power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 22.6%). They have allowed 36 goals to their opponents.

Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Red Wings 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-120)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have finished 5-5-10 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 12-9-5.
• Columbus is 5-4-4 (14 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
• In the eight games this season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal, they went 1-5-2 (four points).
• Columbus has lost all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Blue Jackets are 11-1-3 in the 15 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 25 points).
• In the eight games when Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-0-2 record (14 points).
• When it has outshot opponents, Columbus is 6-5-3 (15 points).
• The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Blue Jackets finished 6-4-2 in those matchups (14 points).

Red Wings Splits and Trends

• The Red Wings have a 14-11-2 record this season and are 4-2-6 in contests that have gone to overtime.
• Detroit has earned 11 points (5-2-1) in its eight games decided by one goal.
• This season the Red Wings recorded just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
• When Detroit has scored two goals this season, they've earned seven points (3-3-1 record).
• The Red Wings have earned 23 points in their 15 games with three or more goals scored.
• This season, Detroit has recorded a single power-play goal in 13 games and registered 17 points with a record of 8-4-1.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 7-8-2 (16 points).
• The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Red Wings finished 7-3-0 in those matchups (14 points).

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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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