The Columbus Blue Jackets (16-16-6), winners of four home games in a row, host the Detroit Red Wings (15-18-4) at Nationwide Arena on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 contests, the Red Wings have put up a record of 5-5-0. They have totaled 30 goals, while their opponents have scored 34. They have gone on the power play 29 times during that span, and have capitalized with five goals (17.2% of opportunities).

Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Red Wings 2.

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-115)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (-1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets (16-16-6 overall) have a 3-6-9 record in games that have needed overtime.
Columbus is 2-2-6 (10 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
Columbus finished 1-7-0 in the eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
The Blue Jackets are 15-4-4 in the 23 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 34 points).
In the 18 games when Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 22 points after finishing 10-6-2.
When it has outshot opponents, Columbus is 9-7-3 (21 points).
The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Blue Jackets finished 5-8-3 in those contests (13 points).

Red Wings Splits and Trends

The Red Wings (15-18-4 overall) have posted a record of 3-4-7 in matchups that have required OT this season.
Detroit has earned 14 points (5-5-4) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
This season the Red Wings registered only one goal in nine games and they've earned two points (1-8-0) in those contests.
When Detroit has scored two goals this season, they've earned eight points (3-3-2 record).
The Red Wings have scored at least three goals in 18 games, earning 24 points from those contests.
This season, Detroit has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 12 games and registered 10 points with a record of 4-6-2.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Detroit has posted a record of 5-6-0 (10 points).
The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 8-12-4 to record 20 points.

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