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Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Columbus Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/2/2025]
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Written by Dimers Data
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets matchup.
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit redwings will meet in the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Blue Jackets as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Detroit-Columbus game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Blue Jackets with a win probability of 52% and the Red Wings with 48%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets predictions page.
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Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Blue Jackets and Red Wings at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Detroit vs. Columbus picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Red Wings and Blue Jackets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Blue Jackets a 52% chance of beating the Red Wings.
According to our model, the Red Wings (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying under.
Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Red Wings | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-250) | -1.5 (+210) |
| Moneyline | -104 | -115 |
| Total | o6.5 (+105) | u6.5 (-122) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets?
According to our model, Detroit's Lucas Raymond is most likely to score the first goal in Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets.
Our projections give Raymond a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Red Wings star is a 36.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Detroit Red Wings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | 7.1% |
| Dylan Larkin | 5.7% |
| Patrick Kane | 5.2% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dmitri Voronkov | 7.0% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 6.2% |
| Kent Johnson | 5.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Detroit Red Wings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | 36.3% |
| Dylan Larkin | 30.9% |
| Alex DeBrincat | 28.9% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 33.2% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 33.2% |
| Kent Johnson | 29.0% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Blue Jackets, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Red Wings on Thursday.
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