The Blue Jackets will play the Red Wings on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Columbus Blue Jackets now have a 91.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Detroit Red Wings starting this game with a 91.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Columbus Blue Jackets - The Columbus Blue Jackets start this game with a 18-16-4 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Columbus Blue Jackets rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Detroit Red Wings - The Detroit Red Wings head to the first puck drop with a 20-15-3 record as a home team, putting them 7th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Columbus Blue Jackets rank 15th (241) for goals scored. The Detroit Red Wings currently sit 21st (225) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 12th (238) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Detroit Red Wings have allowed 234 goals this season, resulting in a 14th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a 6-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Detroit Red Wings sporting a 2-3 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 38-27-12 record and the Detroit Red Wings hold a 40-29-8 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Columbus Blue Jackets face off against the Detroit Red Wings... in a battle for playoff seeding on April 7th, 2026. (Mark your calendars!)
The Blue Jackets have a 38-27-12 record... while the Red Wings boast a 40-29-8 standing. The teams are neck and neck... in the race for the best playoff seeds.
With a win percentage of 0.494, the Blue Jackets have tallied 88 points... The Red Wings, with a 0.519 win percentage, also have 88 points. (Who will come out on top?)
For the best bets on this matchup, check out the tables below... containing the top moneyline, goal total, and puck line options. (Place your bets now!)
So, wizarding friends, get ready for a magical showdown on the ice... as the Blue Jackets and Red Wings battle it out for playoff glory. (May the best team win!) And remember, bet on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM... for a chance to make some wizard-worthy winnings!
Best Blue Jackets at Red Wings Odds
| Underdog Columbus Blue Jackets | Favorite Detroit Red Wings |
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| Underdog Columbus Blue Jackets | Favorite Detroit Red Wings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Red Wings are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Columbus Blue Jackets are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Red Wings are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Columbus Blue Jackets are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Blue Jackets
Red Wings
4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | -105-115 |
- Columbus Blue Jackets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds. The implied probability for Columbus Blue Jackets is 51.22%.
- Detroit Red Wings bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds. The implied probability for Detroit Red Wings is 53.49%.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings Prop Bets
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Blue Jackets
Red Wings
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes -175No +130Bet |
Blue Jackets
Total Goals
CBJ at DET 4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1103 u -125Bet |
Red Wings
Total Goals
CBJ at DET 4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1153 u -118Bet |
Alex DeBrincat
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at DET 4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +3500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Dylan Larkin
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at DET 4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Kirill Marchenko
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at DET 4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Lucas Raymond
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at DET 4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| e - Detroit Red Wings | 82 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 0.500 | 92 | 39 | 241 | 258 | -17.0 | 21-16-4 | 20-15-6 | 2-4 | 2-6-2 | L1 |
| e - Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 40 | 30 | 12 | 0.488 | 92 | 33 | 253 | 253 | 0.0 | 20-13-8 | 20-17-4 | 7-2 | 2-7-1 | L2 |
Columbus Blue Jackets & Detroit Red Wings Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Columbus Blue Jackets Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Columbus Blue Jackets YR: futures available
Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Detroit Red Wings YR: futures available
Columbus Blue Jackets & Detroit Red Wings Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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