Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings, Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 22, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s an Eastern Conference tilt on the ice as a pair of teams trying to pick up two points collide on the ice in the Motor City when the Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Detroit Red Wings Saturday afternoon, and we have the inside scoop with our Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings prediction. Columbus picked up a 3-2 overtime road win over Toronto in their previous contest on Thursday night. Detroit was blanked 5-0 at home by the Islanders on Thursday night in their previous contest. In the last 10 meetings between the teams, the Red Wings own a 6-3-1 advantage but the Blue Jackets have won two straight matchups, including a 5-3 home win in the most recent matchup on March 1. Read more about this Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings prediction! Our NHL Predictions are sure to provide a great payout. Check them out!
Blue Jackets Shooting to Gain Ground in Metropolitan Division
Columbus won for the fourth time in six games as they took down Toronto in overtime on the road Thursday night. The Blue Jackets entered Friday 11-8-2 on the season and stand tied for fourth in the Metropolitan Division, four points behind the Hurricanes for the top spot. Columbus is tied for 20th in goals per game as they score an average of 2.95 goals per game. The Blue Jackets are tied for 20th in goals against as they surrender an average of 3.14 goals per contest. Columbus is tied for 22nd in power play success as they have converted 16.7% of their chances with the man advantage. The Blue Jackets are 27th in the league in penalty killing by successfully working through 73.1% of their shorthanded situations on the year.
Against Toronto, Columbus needed extra time but managed to procure the second point in the standings with an overtime win. The Blue Jackets were outshot 12-4 in the opening period and skated off with the game scoreless after the opening 20 minutes of play. Columbus owned a 10-8 edge in shots in the second period and outscored Toronto 2-1 to lead by that margin at the second intermission. Dmitri Voronkov opened the scoring with his ninth goal of the year at 3:17 off assists from Adam Fantilli and Zach Werenski. Fantilli made it a 2-0 game with his seventh goal of the season at 12:01 off assists from Voronkov and Werenski. They gave up a goal later in the period to trim their lead in half. In the third period, Columbus held a 12-8 edge in shots but gave up the lone goal of the period to leave the game even at the end of regulation. In overtime, the Blue Jackets owned a 4-1 edge in shots and they lit the lamp for the victory. Fantilli scored his second goal of the game and eighth of the year at 4:21 off an assist from Werenski to win it. Jet Greaves made 27 saves for the Blue Jackets, who held a 30-29 edge in shots, in the win. Elvis Merzlikins (4-4-0, 3.37 GAA, .900 save percentage) is expected to get the start in goal here.
Key Injury Report for Blue Jackets:
- Center Boone Jenner (upper body) is out.
- Defenseman Erik Gudbranson (hip) is out.
Detroit Battling for Top Spot in Crowded Atlantic Division
Detroit had won three of four before getting blanked at home by the Islanders in their previous contest on Thursday. The Red Wings entered Friday 12-8-1 on the year and stood second in the Atlantic Division, one point ahead of Boston, Tampa Bay, and Ottawa for the top spot. Detroit is 23rd in the league in goals per game as they average 2.86 goals a night this season. The Red Wings are tied for 22nd in the league in goals against as they allow an average of 3.19 goals a game. Detroit is 14th in the league in power play success as they cash in on 21.4% of their chances with the man advantage this season. The Red Wings are 13th in the league in penalty killing as they successfully get through 81.7% of their shorthanded situations on the year.
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Against the Islanders, Detroit couldn’t dent the twine, and it led to a one-sided defeat at home in their previous contest. The Red Wings were outshot 8-5 in the opening period of play and trailed 2-0 on the scoreboard at the first intermission. Detroit owned a 15-13 edge in shots in the second period but was again outscored 2-0 to trail 4-0 after 40 minutes of action. The Red Wings held a 9-5 shot edge in the final period but gave up the lone goal of the stanza to wind up with the loss. John Gibson made 21 saves for Detroit, who owned a 29-26 advantage in shots, in the loss. Cam Talbot (8-2-0, 2.64 GAA, .897 save percentage) is slated to get the start in goal here for the Red Wings.
Key Injury Report for Red Wings:
- Left wing Elmer Soderblom (undisclosed) is questionable.
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Pick
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Moneyline Pick and Prediction
- Blue Jackets +115 (4 units)
Detroit was outplayed by the Islanders in all facets of the game Thursday night and hopes to regroup here. The Red Wings may be atop the Atlantic Division but the fact remains that they have had some issues in their own end of the ice. Columbus has won four of six entering this contest and has posted a 6-5-1 mark on the road this season. Talbot has been good this season between the pipes for the Red Wings but the fact remains that they are inconsistent. The Blue Jackets are tough and they are capable of taking down anyone on a nightly basis. Look for Columbus to build off Thursday’s win as they skate away with the two points here.
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Over/Under Pick
- Under 6.5 (4 units)
Columbus has stayed under the number in 10 of their 21 games, with two pushes, this season entering Friday night. The Blue Jackets have an average of 6.10 goals per game and that number bumps up to 6.33 goals per game on the road this year. Detroit enters this game having seen the over post a 9-8-4 mark in their 21 games this season. The Red Wings have seen an average total of 6.05 goals per game, though that number climbs to an average of 6.58 goals per game in their 12 home games on the year. This game likely gets to six goals, but it’s hard to bank on a seventh with these teams. Lean to the under in this contest.
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