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 each team heading into the game following a win. 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 win over the Boston Bruins.

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Here is our pick for who will secure the victory in Thursday's matchup.

The Red Wings' offense has scored 30 goals in their past 10 games, while their defense has given up 36 goals. They have had 31 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored seven goals (22.6%). They are 4-4-2 over those games.

Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result 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 are 5-5-10 in overtime contests as part of a 12-9-5 overall record.
• Columbus is 5-4-4 (14 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
• In the eight games this season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal, they went 1-5-2 (four points).
• Columbus has lost all three games this season when it scored two goals.
• The Blue Jackets are 11-1-3 in the 15 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 25 points).
• In the eight games when Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 6-0-2 to record 14 points.
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Columbus is 6-5-3 (15 points).
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 12 times, and went 6-4-2 (14 points).

Red Wings Splits and Trends

• The Red Wings have a record of 14-11-2 this season and are 4-2-6 in overtime matchups.
• Detroit has earned 11 points (5-2-1) in its eight games decided by one goal.
• This season the Red Wings scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
• Detroit has earned seven points (3-3-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
• The Red Wings have earned 23 points in their 15 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Detroit has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 8-4-1 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Detroit has posted a record of 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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