Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/7

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The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL regular season game. The game takes place at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Blue Jackets hold a record of 38-27-12 under Head Coach Rick Bowness. They rank 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Red Wings, led by Head Coach Todd McLellan, have a 40-29-8 record. They sit 10th in the Eastern Conference and 6th in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings
  • Venue: Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Detroit Red Wings MoneyLine -120, Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine +101

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been struggling in recent games. They lost their last five contests, including a close 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. In that game, Ivan Provorov was the only Blue Jacket to score, while Mason Marchment added an assist.

In their previous game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Blue Jackets fell 5-1. Denton Mateychuk scored the lone goal for Columbus. The team only managed to put 10 shots on goal, which highlights their recent offensive struggles.

Despite their losses, some players are performing well. Kirill Marchenko has been a key contributor with 26 goals and 38 assists this season. Meanwhile, Elvis Merzlikins has been solid in goal, posting 717 saves across 30 games played. The Blue Jackets will look to turn things around as they head into their next game.

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have had a tough stretch in their recent games. They lost a close one to the Minnesota Wild, 5-4, despite having more shots on goal. Patrick Kane and Axel Sandin-Pellikka each had a goal and an assist in that game.

In another recent game, the Red Wings fell to the New York Rangers, 4-1. David Perron scored the lone goal for Detroit. They had 32 shots on goal but couldn’t convert on the power play.

Detroit found success against the Philadelphia Flyers, winning 4-2. Alex DeBrincat led the way with two goals, while Patrick Kane added one goal and two assists. The Red Wings managed just 19 shots but made them count.

BTB Betting Pick

The Detroit Red Wings are the favorite with a moneyline of -120. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the underdog at +101. Given the odds and their recent performance, the pick is for the Detroit Red Wings to win. The projected score is Detroit 4, Columbus 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.0 with the over at -116 and the under at -106. Both teams have shown strong offensive stats this season. With the projected score of 4-3, the recommendation is to take the over.