Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets predictions, Apr 07, 2026

Apr 05, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the Detroit Red Wings prepare to host the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 7, 2026, both teams come into this matchup with contrasting recent form. The Red Wings have managed to secure 2 victories in their last 5 games, indicating a potential upswing as they look to strengthen their playoff positioning. Their offensive strategies have shown improvement, with a focus on puck control and creating opportunities in the offensive zone.

Conversely, the Columbus Blue Jackets are struggling, having lost all of their last 5 matches. This downturn has raised concerns about their defensive stability and scoring efficiency. The Blue Jackets will need to tighten their defensive play and capitalize on counterattack opportunities if they hope to shift momentum.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.37 for a home win and 2.67 for an away victory, reflecting a competitive matchup. Our model places a 42.8% probability on a Red Wings win, a 21.7% chance for a draw, and a 34.7% for a Blue Jackets victory. Based on recent performances and statistical analysis, a predicted final score of 3:2 in favor of Detroit suggests a closely fought contest, though outcomes in hockey remain unpredictable.

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Detroit
40.9%		 Draw
22.7%		 Columbus
36.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Columbus Blue Jackets: 1.41% Detroit Red Wings: 0.92%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.37 4.27 2.67

Latest Results

04.04.26 New York Rangers – Detroit Red Wings – 4:1
02.04.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Detroit Red Wings – 2:4
31.03.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Detroit Red Wings – 5:1
28.03.26 Detroit Red Wings – Philadelphia Flyers – 3:5
27.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – Detroit Red Wings – 2:5		 04.04.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Winnipeg Jets – 1:2
02.04.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Columbus Blue Jackets – 5:1
31.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:5
29.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Boston Bruins – 3:4 penalties
28.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – San Jose Sharks – 2:3

Facts

  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 11).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Detroit won 2.
  • In recent matches, Detroit has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Columbus is on a losing streak (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Recently, Detroit has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, Columbus has had a series of home games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Detroit won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 76:62. (average 3.8:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Detroit won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 35:27. (average 3.9:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.12.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Detroit Red Wings – 6:5 penalties
    22.11.25 Detroit Red Wings – Columbus Blue Jackets – 4:3 OT
    01.03.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Detroit Red Wings – 5:3
    27.02.25 Detroit Red Wings – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:5
    02.01.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Detroit Red Wings – 4:5

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 75 44 6 10 15 285:193 110
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 77 35 10 12 20 258:211 102
    3 Minnesota Wild ✔ 76 28 15 12 21 251:219 98
    4 Edmonton Oilers 77 30 9 9 29 265:257 87
    5 Anaheim Ducks 77 24 17 5 31 257:271 87
    6 Utah Mammoth 76 31 9 6 30 248:218 86
    7 Vegas Golden Knights 77 27 8 16 26 247:240 86
    8 Los Angeles Kings 76 19 12 19 26 208:234 81
    9 San Jose Sharks 74 24 12 7 31 228:261 79
    10 Nashville Predators 75 25 10 9 31 225:250 79
    11 Winnipeg Jets 76 26 7 12 31 215:232 78
    12 St. Louis Blues 75 28 4 12 31 202:236 76
    13 Seattle Kraken 75 25 7 11 32 210:237 75
    14 Calgary Flames 76 25 7 8 36 199:243 72
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 77 21 7 14 35 200:253 70
    16 Vancouver Canucks 76 15 7 8 46 201:295 52

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes ✔ 76 36 13 6 21 272:222 104
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ 76 39 9 6 22 277:211 102
    3 Montreal Canadiens 76 32 13 10 21 269:239 100
    4 Buffalo Sabres ✔ 77 38 8 8 23 266:231 100
    5 Boston Bruins 77 31 12 8 26 258:238 94
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 77 32 7 16 22 275:248 94
    7 New York Islanders 78 28 14 5 31 226:229 89
    8 Detroit Red Wings 76 29 11 8 28 221:229 88
    9 Ottawa Senators 76 33 6 10 27 252:235 88
    10 Philadelphia Flyers 76 24 14 12 26 226:230 88
    11 Columbus Blue Jackets 77 27 11 12 27 241:238 88
    12 Washington Capitals 77 33 6 9 29 247:232 87
    13 New Jersey Devils 76 27 12 3 34 215:234 81
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 77 23 9 14 31 242:275 78
    15 Florida Panthers 76 29 8 3 36 228:257 77
    16 New York Rangers 77 23 9 9 36 221:237 73

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (21.13%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.25 (15.9%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 5.88 (14.2%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 10.75 (7.76%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 13 (6.42%)

    6. Vegas Golden Knights: 15.5 (5.38%)

    7. Buffalo Sabres: 17.5 (4.77%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 18.5 (4.51%)

    9. Montreal Canadiens: 28.5 (2.93%)

    10. Ottawa Senators: 29.5 (2.83%)

    11. Pittsburgh Penguins: 30 (2.78%)

    12. Utah Mammoth: 33.5 (2.49%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 41 (2.04%)

    14. Boston Bruins: 58.5 (1.43%)

    15. Columbus Blue Jackets: 59 (1.41%)

    16. Detroit Red Wings: 91 (0.92%)

    17. New York Islanders: 91 (0.92%)

    18. Los Angeles Kings: 113.5 (0.74%)

    19. Philadelphia Flyers: 226 (0.37%)

    20. San Jose Sharks: 301 (0.28%)

    21. Nashville Predators: 376 (0.22%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 451 (0.19%)

    23. Washington Capitals: 451 (0.19%)

    24. St. Louis Blues: 1001 (0.08%)

    25. New Jersey Devils: 1751 (0.05%)

    26. Florida Panthers: 3001 (0.03%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 3001 (0.03%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 3001 (0.03%)

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