Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 4/7/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

The Detroit Red Wings (40-29-8) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-27-12) at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday.

The Columbus Blue Jackets were on the losing side of the ice with a 2-1 defeat against the Jets in their previous contest . Columbus tallied 2 penalty minutes in this contest. Additionally, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to score a goal. The Blue Jackets had a below average offensive performance in the loss. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 1 of the 16 shots they launched.

Columbus Blue Jackets opponents have earned 211 power play opportunities (23rd in the league) and have a total of 50 goals in those chances. The Blue Jackets thus far have had 2,236 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .894. Columbus has taken 2,242 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.5%. While at even strength, the Blue Jackets let the opposition score 186 goals while earning 199 on the offensive side of the ice. Columbus has compiled 185 power play opportunities and they have tallied 36 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 19.46%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 88 points and their points percentage comes in at .571. Pertaining to their goal scoring prowess, the Columbus Blue Jackets have earned 235 goals (17th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have allowed 236.

The man in goal for this game is Jet Greaves. Opponents have tallied 182 goals against Greaves in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.68. Greaves has played in 71 games throughout his professional hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .914 for his 1,237 minutes on the ice. He has accumulated a win-loss record of 34-25-11 and he was named the starter in 68 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Greaves has accumulated 46 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .676. Greaves has seen 2,126 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 1,944 total saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Detroit faced the Wild in a matchup where the Red Wings went home in defeat by a final score of 5-4. The Red Wings scored 4 goals out of the 22 shots on goal they attempted. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this one but weren't able to score a goal.

The Red Wings are sitting with 171 goals at even strength and 52 goals (10th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Detroit has attempted 2,169 shots (14th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 10.28%, while allowing the other team 2,130 shots. For the season, the Detroit Red Wings have tallied 223 goals, 88 points, and a points percentage of .571. They have permitted 231 goals to be scored by way of 186 goals at even strength and 45 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 236 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 22.03%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 77.27% on their oppositions 198 chances on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 89.2%.

For the opposition you are likely to see John Gibson in net. His opposition is averaging 2.78 goals per game and he has relinquished 1,518 goals in total. Gibson's rate of quality starts comes out to 54.1% and he has 296 quality starts in his professional career. He has made the start in 547 games and his ice time sits at 26,943 mins. Gibson has amassed a career record of 232-237-66 and has played in 559 games. He has recorded 15,266 stops out of 16,784 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .910.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Columbus

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