The Columbus Blue Jackets (+105) host the Detroit Red Wings (-125), who will be out to snap their losing streak, at Nationwide Arena on Sunday. The total is 6.5 (O: -110, U: -110)Detroit (11-7-5) is embarking on a four-game road trip with the second of a back-to-back after suffering a 4-1 loss against the Golden Knights yesterday, their third defeat in a row.
The Red Wings committed only one penalty in the game, yet still conceded a power play goal. Oskar Sundqvist scored the only goal for the Red Wings. Ville Husso only had 21 saves on 24 shots against (.875%) in the loss.
Columbus (8-12-2) beat the Jets 4-1 on Friday. Patrik Laine was the leading goal scorer for the Blue Jackets, netting twice. Johnny Gaudreau had three assists to lead the team in scoring. Joonas Korpisalo saved 37 of 38 shots in the win (.973%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Red Wings won the first meeting between the teams this season, a 6-1 victory in November. Dylan Larkin (1G 2A) and Moritz Seider (0G 3A) each had three points to lead Detroit. Emil Bemstrom scored Columbus’ only goal. Husso got the win, saving 27 of 28 shots (.964%).
FACING OFF
Detroit is averaging 3.13 goals per game for the season, 16th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Blue Jackets team that is allowing 3.95 goals a game (31st). Meanwhile, Columbus has found the net 2.91 times a game on average, 22nd in the league, and the Red Wings are allowing opponents to score 3.13 goals per game (19th).
Columbus averages fewer shots a game (29.6) than most teams in the league, ranking 28th. With an average of 30.4 attempts, Detroit ranks 20th.The Blue Jackets’ 15.09% power play percentage is the second-worst in the league, while the Red Wings rank 18th with a conversion rate of 20.93%. In terms of defending power plays, Columbus has the league’s 14th-ranked PK% at 79.10%, while Detroit is 16th at 78.79%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 26 points this season, Larkin is the top skater for the Red Wings. He has nine goals and 17 assists in 23 games. In the net, Husso (9-3-3) is Detroit’s top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 2.59 GAA and a .912% save percentage.
Gaudreau leads the Blue Jackets in scoring with 25 points. He has eight goals and 17 assists in 22 games. Korpisalo (4-4-1) has the best goals against average for Columbus at 3.43. He has a save percentage of .908%.
HOME AND AWAY
Detroit is 4-3-2 on the road this season. Columbus is looking to avoid a fourth successive home defeat this season. Meanwhile, the Red Wings are 2-0 without a day off and 2-0 playing with a rest disadvantage. The Blue Jackets are 1-2 with a rest advantage.
SportsTips’ NHL Pick:
Columbus Blue Jackets (-110)
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