National Hockey League: Blue Jackets vs Red Wings Free Pick

It’s a quiet Friday night on the North American pro sports scene as the MLB World Series is on a travel day and the NFL is gearing up for Sunday action. Tonight we turn to the NHL as we bring you a Free Pick for the Detroit Red Wings hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets

Puck drop for this fire on ice sports betting action is scheduled for 7:35 PM ET on Friday, October 21, 2011, from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

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NHL Game Day Preview: Blue Jackets @ Red Wings

Columbus has stumbled out of the gates with five losses, along with one overtime point, in their first six games. This isn’t the start that Blue Jackets fans expected after Columbus was busy with offseason acquisitions that included Vinny Prospal and Jeff Carter.

Detroit is tied with the New Jersey  Devils, and San Jose Sharks, with the least amount of games played during the young 2011-12 NHL season at four each. Two of the contests have been shutouts and the Wings have outscored their opponents 13-5 on their way to a solid 4-0 record.

NHL Puck Betting Lines: Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets Free Pick

We turn the sportsbook at the BetOnline sports wagering website for the betting lines on tonight’s Red Wings vs. Blue Jackets Free Pick. Although winless, Columbus has not been getting blown out so we are using the BetOnline NHL 3 Way odds which only counts regulation play.

While they haven’t played all that much, the Wings look like a complete, as well as balanced, package again this season. Their 13 goals have been scored by ten different players, while 17 Detroit skaters have at least one point. That’s the Red Wing way in Hockey Town!

Columbus is the lone remaining team with a goose egg in the win column and they went 4-1-1 against the Red Wings during the 2010-11 NHL season. This is the first of six scheduled contests between these two clubs this season. The Wings are a playoff bound team, the Blue Jackets are not.

The more balanced team, with the better goaltender, playing in their own barn, wins this one!

>>> Take DET over CBJ at -145 with the BetOnline NHL 3 Way Line <<<