The Columbus Blue Jackets (12-9-5, 13th in Eastern Conference) host the Detroit Red Wings (14-11-2, ninth in Eastern Conference) at Nationwide Arena on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Columbus won 5-3 on the road its last time out on Dec. 1 against the New Jersey Devils.
Detroit won its last game 5-4 at home against the Boston Bruins on Dec. 2.
Ahead of this matchup, here’s everything you need to prepare for Thursday’s hockey action.
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings odds and betting lines
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 5:52 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Blue Jackets (-125)Underdog: Red Wings (+105)Over/under: 6Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings game info and start timeDate: Thursday, December 4, 2025Time: 7:30 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on ESPN+
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Blue Jackets stats and trendsColumbus has gone 6-1 as the oddsmakers’ favorite this season.The Blue Jackets have won four of the five games they have played with moneyline odds lower than -125.The moneyline odds say Columbus has a 55.6% chance of winning this game.Columbus and its opponent have gone over the current 6-goal total in 16 of 26 games this season.Over the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have secured 50.0% of the possible points with a 4-2-4 record.They have put up 27 goals over that span.Over on the defensive side, the Blue Jackets have allowed 3.3 goals per game (33 total) over those 10 outings.Red Wings stats and trendsThis season the Red Wings have eight wins in the 14 games in which they’ve been an underdog.Detroit has a record of 7-4 in games when bookmakers list the team at +105 or longer on the moneyline.The moneyline in this outing implies a 48.8% chance for the Red Wings to win.In 66.7% of Detroit’s previous games this season (18/27), the teams combined to score more than Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals.In the past 10 games, the Red Wings have claimed 60.0% of the possible points with a 4-4-2 record.They have averaged 3.0 goals per game (30 total) over that span.On the defensive end, the Red Wings have given up 36 goals (3.6 per game) over those 10 matchups.