Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Prediction and Odds - Apr 9, 2022

The Detroit Red Wings take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM EDT.

Dimers' best betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings?

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Blue Jackets-Red Wings NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Red Wings a 51% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Red Wings are -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with +215 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -225.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at -125, which means you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +115.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -225 via BetMGM (69% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +110 via PointsBet (0.9% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 @ +115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability) 🔥

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Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Red Wings are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Betting Guide

Use our interactive widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Columbus vs. Detroit, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Blue Jackets-Red Wings matchup, including pre-game predictions, free betting picks, and live scores.

Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Red Wings.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Detroit's Jakub Vrana is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings.

DimersBOT gives Vrana a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Red Wings star is a 38.9% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 7.1% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 6.3% probability
• Justin Danforth: 4.2% probability
• Zach Werenski: 4.2% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 3.9% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Jakub Vrana: 7.8% probability
• Tyler Bertuzzi: 4.8% probability
• Dylan Larkin: 4.8% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 4.4% probability
• Pius Suter: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 36.8% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 30.9% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 22.3% probability
• Justin Danforth: 22.2% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 21.1% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Jakub Vrana: 38.9% probability
• Tyler Bertuzzi: 27.2% probability
• Dylan Larkin: 26.1% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 25.5% probability
• Sam Gagner: 21.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights before Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings on Saturday April 9, 2022.

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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings 2022 Game Info

When do the Red Wings play the Blue Jackets?

• Date: Saturday April 9, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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