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The Detroit Red Wings will play the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL game on Sunday.
Detroit comes into the game on a three-game losing streak and will be desperate to get back to winning ways. They are placed fourth in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 27 points and would have everything to play as they need wins to move up the table.
Columbus have suffered due to inconsistent plays this season, but a win in their last game will motivate them. Placed last in the Eastern Conference Metropolitan with 18 points, they will look to take the first step towards saving their season.
Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Odds
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Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Match Details
Fixture: Red Wings vs Blue Jackets
Date & Time: Sunday, December 4; 6 pm EDT
Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Key Stats
Detroit's offense has scored over 70 goals in 23 games. Contributions have come from players like Dylan Larkin and Dominik Kubalik, who have scored nine goals each. But they can be better while converting their chances.
Their defensive unit has been poor in the last few games, proving too costly for the team. Detroit needs to reshape their formation as they look for better returns in the upcoming games.
Columbus have not been at their best on offense and need more contributions from the team to have a bigger positive impact on the result. Apart from Boone Jenner and Johnny Gaudreau who have 9 and 8 goals respectively, other team members have not scored enough.
Conceding over 85 goals this season, the defense has failed to provide any support to the team. All three goaltenders have failed to manage things and will need to step up, as their team looks to the buildup for a better season.
Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Betting Prediction
Detroit are coming into this one with a losing streak and will be under pressure to get a win. Columbus will be motivated to come up with their best performance in this game.
Columbus have a positive head-to-head record and are likely to exploit Detroit's struggling defense to cover the spread for a win in this game.
Prediction: Take, Columbus, ML(-102)
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