Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 11/22/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Jackets (+125) Red Wings (-145)

Little Caesars Arena is the location where the Detroit Red Wings (12-7-1) will go up against the Columbus Blue Jackets (10-8-2) on Saturday. The line on this contest has Columbus at +125 while Detroit is opening at -145. The total comes in at 6.5.

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a rough game after their 5-2 defeat to the Jets their last time on the ice. The Blue Jackets offense left a lot to be desired in the defeat. For the matchup, they tallied a score on 2 of the 22 shots they tried. They also had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to notch a goal. Columbus earned 4 mins in the box for this contest.

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Columbus Blue Jackets opponents have tallied 50 power play tries (31st in the NHL) and have tallied 14 goals in those chances. The Blue Jackets so far have had 629 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .898. Columbus has taken 611 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.7%. While playing at even strength, the Blue Jackets have allowed the opponent to score 50 goals while getting 51 on offense. Columbus has accounted for 46 power play chances and they have added 8 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 17.39%. For the season, they have 22 points and their points % is .550. With regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Columbus Blue Jackets have notched 59 goals (21st in the National Hockey League) for the season and have surrendered 64.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Elvis Merzlikins. In his career, Merzlikins is sitting with 115 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .485. His save percentage is at .902 in his 12,952 minutes on the ice. Merzlikins has had 7,646 shots against him and has accrued 6,893 saves. Opponents have scored 753 goals against Merzlikins in his pro career and his goals against rate is 3.18. He has a record of 98-104-35 and got the start in 237 games. Merzlikins has taken the ice for 252 contests throughout his NHL career.

In their last game, Detroit faced the Kraken in a game where the Red Wings notched a win by a final of 4-2. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this contest and recorded 1 out of those tries. The Red Wings converted 4 goals of the 27 shots on goal they attempted.

The Red Wings have earned 45 goals at even strength and 15 goals (9th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Detroit has attempted 597 shots (8th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.05%, while allowing the opposition 528 shots. For the year, the Detroit Red Wings have earned 60 goals, 25 points, in addition to a points percentage of .625. They have granted a total of 62 goals to be scored by of a combination of 51 goals at even strength and 11 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 69 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 21.74%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 80.36% on the other teams 56 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 88.3%.

Across the ice you are likely to see John Gibson defending the net. He has tallied 14,272 stops out of the 15,693 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .909. Gibson has amassed a lifetime mark of 208-222-64 and has played in 517 games. He has been a starter 505 games and has racked up 26,844 minutes. Gibson's quality start rate comes out to 53.9% and he has 272 quality starts in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.81 goals/game and he has allowed 1,421 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Columbus (+125)

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