Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction 12/4/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 4th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

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The Blue Jackets have 29 points this season with a 12-9-5 record, and are 15-11 ATS and 12-12 in over/under. They have a 5-3-3 home record and a 7-6-2 road record and are sitting 8th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-3 road win over the Devils and their previous three games, they had a loss against the Penguins, a loss against the Maple Leafs, and a loss against the Capitals.

Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 2.88 goals per game and are scoring 16.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.23 goals per game and are killing 74.2% of their opponent’s power plays.

Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 26 points, also leading the team in assists with 17 and in goals scored, with 9. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 7-4-5 record, with 2.81 GAA and .901 SV%. Elvis Merzļikins is the backup goalie and he has a 5-5-0 record, with 3.50 GAA and .895 SV%.

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The Red Wings have 30 points this season with a 14-11-2 record, and are 13-14 ATS and 14-9 in over/under. They have a 9-6-1 home record and a 5-5-1 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 5-4 home win over the Bruins and their previous three games, they had a loss against the Bruins, a loss against the Lightning, and a loss against the Predators.

Offensively, the Red Wings are averaging 2.96 goals per game and are scoring 21.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.41 goals per game and are killing 79.5% of their opponent’s power plays.

Dylan Larkin leads the Red Wings with 30 points, also leading the team in goals with 14, while Lucas Raymond adds a team-high 20 assists. Cam Talbot is the starting goalie for the Red Wings, and he has a 9-4-1 record, with 2.89 GAA and .887 SV%. John Gibson is the backup goalie and he has a 5-7-1 record, with 3.62 GAA and .868 SV%.

Detroit Red Wings @ Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Trends: December 4, 2025

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The Blue Jackets have won seven of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Red Wings have lost five of their last six games following a win.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the Red Wings’ last five games at Nationwide Arena.
• The Blue Jackets have won the second period in each of their last eight games as favorites when leading after the first period.

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Blue Jackets’ last three games.
• The Blue Jackets have lost four of their last five games.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Red Wings and Blue Jackets.
• The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in each of their last six games when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last six games between the Red Wings and Blue Jackets have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Red Wings’ last seven games against the Blue Jackets following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 20 of the Blue Jackets’ last 21 games following a road win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last eight road games against the Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Boone Jenner has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances with the Blue Jackets as home favorites against the Red Wings.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 24 games as favorites.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in 22 of the Blue Jackets’ last 24 games as favorites.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• Alex DeBrincat has scored at least one goal in each of the Red Wings’ last four games against the Blue Jackets.
• Alex DeBrincat has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 road appearances against the Blue Jackets.
• Patrick Kane has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances in night games at Nationwide Arena.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.24%).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 2 this season (8).
• The Detroit Red Wings rank T25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.41).
• The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Blues on October, 25.

Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Red Wings won 4-3 at home in overtime and are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Blue Jackets. Their last six meetings have gone over the total.

In this Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Prediction, the Blue Jackets are coming as -115 home favorites. The Both teams have almost the same number of points this season, and almost identical home/away splits. They are both coming into this matchup in poor form, as they both are 1-4 in their last 5 games, so I see no value on either side. Both teams have been struggling defensively this season, allowing 6.64 goals per game combined and the over is a strong 8-2 in their last 10 meetings, as they combined for 7 total goals in their previous meeting this season. Take the over in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 6.5