Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks - April 7

The Detroit Red Wings (40-29-8) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-27-12, losers of six straight) at Little Caesars Arena. The matchup on Tuesday, April 7 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.

Over the past 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have gone 3-6-1 while totaling 24 total goals (two power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 9.5%). They have given up 27 goals.

Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final score of Red Wings 4, Blue Jackets 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-115)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Red Wings Splits and Trends

• The Red Wings have a 40-29-8 record overall, with an 11-8-19 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
• Detroit is 16-5-5 (37 points) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
• In the 12 games this season the Red Wings registered only one goal, they lost every time.
• Detroit has scored a pair of goals in 16 games this season (7-7-2 record, 16 points).
• The Red Wings are 33-6-6 in the 45 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 72 points).
• In the 33 games when Detroit has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 20-11-2 to record 42 points.
• In the 39 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Detroit is 18-17-4 (40 points).
• The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents 35 times, and went 22-10-3 (47 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have a 38-27-12 record this season and are 11-12-23 in matchups that have needed overtime.
• Columbus has earned 32 points (11-11-10) in its 32 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal in 16 games and have gone 3-10-3 (nine points).
• Columbus failed to win all 10 games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 48 games, earning 79 points from those contests.
• This season, Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal in 21 games has a record of 13-3-5 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 23-13-7 (53 points).
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 14-13-5 to register 33 points.

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Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan

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