<p>Betting on today's Blue Jackets and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Red Wings being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Blue Jackets.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Red Wings should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Red Wings on the moneyline</li><li>The Red Wings should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Blue Jackets Make it Happen in Detroit?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 28-22-8 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets trailed early, giving up a goal just 56 seconds into the first period. As underdogs on the puck line, the total of 9 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled right from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Washington’s offense.</p><p>Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second period.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist of the season, while Sean Monahan added his 5th assist on Labanc’s goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets struggled in their last game, allowing the first five goals and seven overall. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. Columbus' defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can Detroit Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 30-22-6. Detroit was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that.</p> 

<p>Detroit trailed 1-0 after the first period, but Dylan Larkin’s two second-period goals turned things around. Both of Larkin’s goals came on the power play.</p><p>Detroit’s offense struggled in their last game, managing only 2 goals on 23 shots. Both of their goals came on power plays in the second period, with Dylan Larkin netting his 6th and 7th goals of the season.</p> <p>Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin's second goal, while Alex DeBrincat earned his 4th assist. The Red Wings had 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, helping the Red Wings to a 2-1 win over the Sabres. Detroit's defense also added 4 takeaways and 11 hits. After allowing the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, the Red Wings shut out Buffalo for the rest of the game.</p>

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