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Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions

2027-03-18 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets @ 7:00 PM EDT

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
DET: 42.6%
CBJ: 57.4%
Expected Goals
DET: 2.35
CBJ: 3.36
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 45%

🥅 Goalie Matchup

DET
John Gibson - 29-22-4 | 0.901 SV% | 2.72 GAA
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 26-19-9 | 0.908 SV% | 2.60 GAA
StatDETCBJ
Season SV%0.8930.909
Last 5 SV%0.8620.888
SV% vs Opponent0.9140.900
GAA2.972.62
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • DET at home vs CBJ: 3-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-07DET 3 - 4 CBJCBJCBJ
2025-12-04CBJ 6 - 5 DETCBJCBJ
2025-11-22DET 4 - 3 CBJDETDET
2025-03-01CBJ 5 - 3 DETCBJDET
2025-02-27DET 2 - 5 CBJCBJDET

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2027-03-18 at 7:00 PM EDT.

Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.