Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Predictions March 1st 2025

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings March 1st 2025

Betting on today’s Red Wings and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Blue Jackets as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.

Detroit vs. Columbus Key Information

• Teams: Red Wings at Blue Jackets
• Where: Ohio Stadium Columbus
• Date: Saturday, March 1st
• Betting Odds CBJ -111 | DET -108 O/U 6.5

The Red Wings Can Win If…

Detroit improved to 30-23-6 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for just 3.

After trailing 1-0 in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Both of their goals came on the power play, and Dylan Larkin was responsible for all the scoring for the Red Wings.

Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period against Buffalo, but Dylan Larkin netted both of their goals in the second period, bringing his season total to 7. Larkin scored on two of his four shots on goal, with both goals coming on power plays.

The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist of the season on Larkin’s second goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist.

Detroit’s defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, but they locked things down afterward, not allowing another goal. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.

• Spanning across their last three games, Detroit have gone 2-1. Across these games, they have put together an puck line mark of 1-2 as well as an over-under record of 2-1.
• Through their last ten regular season contests, Detroit has a record of 7-3. Against the spread, Detroit went 6-4 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 6-4.

The Blue Jackets Can Win If…

Columbus dropped to 29-22-8 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, giving up five goals in the first period. As underdogs on the puck line, Columbus failed to cover, and the total of 9 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

Both of the Blue Jackets’ goals came in the second period, but the game was already out of reach by then. Damon Severson scored the first goal for Columbus at 19:11 in the second period, cutting the deficit to 5-1.

Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second period.

Columbus was shut out again in the third period and recorded 13 giveaways. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan now has 5 assists after contributing on Labanc’s score.

Defensively, the Blue Jackets had a tough outing, giving up 7 goals on 22 shots from the Capitals. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits. Five of the goals came in the first period, and they allowed another at the 4:51 mark of the second and one more at 18:34 in the third.

• Spanning across their last three games, Columbus have gone 3-0. In addition, their puck line record over this stretch is 3-0 while posting a 2-0-1 over-under mark.
• Across Columbus’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 6-4. Their record vs the puck line sits at 9-1 in these matchups, while posting a 4-5-1 over-under mark.

The Lean

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Blue Jackets to defeat the Red Wings while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -111, I’m placing a wager on the Blue Jackets to win outright.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Red Wings to cover. Even in the event of a Blue Jackets victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Red Wings should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

Jackets, Wings Ready to Bring State Rivalry to Ohio Stadium in NHL Stadium Series

A historic night is set to unfold in Columbus, Ohio, as the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets take their rivalry to a grand stage in the NHL Stadium Series. The matchup, set for Saturday night at Ohio Stadium, is expected to draw the second-largest crowd in NHL history, with more than 90,000 fans anticipated to attend.

This outdoor spectacle will add another chapter to the Michigan-Ohio State sports rivalry, one of the most fierce and storied rivalries in American sports. While this tradition is best known for its battles on the college football field, the energy from that intense matchup is sure to carry over to the ice.

“These are hallowed grounds in Columbus, so to be out here and playing hockey is going to be neat,” said Blue Jackets center Sean Kuraly, a Columbus native who grew up attending Buckeyes football games at “The Shoe.”

For both teams, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Red Wings and Blue Jackets each hold 66 points and currently occupy the two wild-card spots in the Eastern Conference playoff race. With the regular season winding down, every point is crucial, making this game more than just a spectacle—it’s a battle for postseason positioning.

Playoff Race Heats Up in Stadium Series Showdown

This game marks the second half of a home-and-home series between Columbus and Detroit, with the Blue Jackets winning the first meeting 5-2 on Thursday in Detroit.

In that matchup:

• James van Riemsdyk led Columbus with two goals, while Sean Kuraly added another.
• The Blue Jackets erased an early 1-0 deficit with four unanswered goals in the second period.
• Detroit’s J.T. Compher scored on a power play, but Kirill Marchenko’s empty-net goal sealed the win for Columbus.

Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason praised his team’s resilience after a frustrating first period where they couldn’t convert on chances.

“We had a lot of chances in the first period and didn’t get anything,” Evason said. “Instead of getting frustrated, we used that for momentum.”

Meanwhile, Boone Jenner, who recently returned from a shoulder injury, contributed three assists, bringing his total to five assists in three games since rejoining the lineup.

For Detroit, the loss served as a wake-up call. Head coach Todd McLellan knows that while the outdoor setting adds drama, the focus must remain on securing crucial points in the playoff race.

“The games are very meaningful,” McLellan said. “Outdoor just adds a lot more drama to it, but on Sunday when we all wake up, the actual hockey part of it—the points and what comes out of it—will be the most important.”

History in the Making: A Stadium Series Spectacle

The 2024 NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium will be one of the largest-attended hockey games of all time.

The current NHL record for attendance is 105,491 at the 2014 Winter Classic, when Toronto defeated Detroit 3-2 in a shootout at Michigan Stadium. Saturday’s crowd is expected to surpass 90,000, making it the second-largest game in league history.

The Michigan-Ohio State rivalry has fueled competitive fire in college football for decades, and last November’s Buckeyes-Wolverines showdown at Ohio Stadium ended in postgame chaos, with players clashing at midfield. While the hockey version of this rivalry doesn’t carry the same history, the intensity will be just as high under the lights at “The Horseshoe.”

“(Friday) is the day for fun—skating with the family, seeing the rink for the first time, and enjoying it,” said Detroit’s J.T. Compher, a University of Michigan alum. “When we get to Saturday, it’s normal routine. We know what’s at stake.”

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Final Thoughts: A Game That Goes Beyond the Ice

For the Blue Jackets, Saturday’s game is an opportunity to sweep the home-and-home series and gain a crucial edge in the wild-card standings. For the Red Wings, it’s a chance to redeem themselves on a grand stage and prove they can perform under pressure.

With playoff implications on the line, a massive crowd in attendance, and the backdrop of one of sports’ greatest rivalries, this Stadium Series matchup has all the makings of a classic showdown.

Expect fireworks, intensity, and a memorable night as the NHL’s latest outdoor spectacle takes over Ohio Stadium.