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Columbus vs Detroit: prediction for the NHL fixture
The NHL is back in action with another round of games this weekend as the Blue Jackets host the Red Wings at the Nationwide Arena. What to expect from the teams? Our prediction is in the article below.
Command Analysis
Columbus Blue Jackets
USAColumbus continue their home series. In the first game, the Blue Jackets got a victory over Philadelphia in overtime (5:4 OT). Forward Jenner had a great game and scored a double. After that, the Jackets hosted Montreal. They got another high-scoring victory (6:4), and Kuraly delivered two goals and gave an assist. Six of Columbus' players are out injured, but they have been chalking up points nevertheless.
Detroit Red Wings
USADetroit were on a four-game losing streak, but they managed to break it by beating San Jose in a real barn-burner (7:4). Forward Perron scored a goal and gave two assists. Before that, the Red Wings were close to defeating Anaheim, but they conceded a goal one minute before the final siren and then lost in overtime (2:3 OT).
Trends
Ставка1st goal: Detroit
In 4 out of 6 head-to-head games, Detroit scored the first goal.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 3 head-to-head games in a row, the teams didn't score more than one goal in the first period.
Tip and bets
Bookmakers believe that Detroit will win the game, even though the Red Wings will be playing away from home, where they rarely show their best performance. Columbus looked good in recent games, and they will have home advantage, so we suggest backing them in the upcoming fixture.
Our prediction - Columbus to win
Columbus often experience problems on defense, but they manage to compensate for that by high offensive performance. We predict a high-scoring game here.
Second bet - total over 6 goals
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