| MATCHUP | Columbus Blue Jackets | Ottawa Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-15-6 | 18-14-5 |
| Spread | +1.5 -130 | -1.5 110 |
| Moneyline | +170 | -205 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-105) | Under 6.5 (-115) |
| Where | Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON | |
| When | Monday, December 29, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Kings and Islanders, and play the Devils next. The Blue Jackets have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 2.92 goals per game and are scoring 19.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Zach Werenski leads Columbus with 14 goals, Charlie Coyle has 17 assists and Adam Fantilli has 103 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.41 goals per game and are killing 74.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jet Greaves has allowed 64 goals on 686 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 54 goals on 440 shots.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators lost to the Sabres and Maple Leafs, and they play the Capitals next. The Senators have won 5 of their last 8 games.
The Ottawa Senators are averaging 3.27 goals per game and are scoring 5.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Tim Stutzle leads Ottawa with 19 goals, Drake Batherson has 22 assists and Dylan Cozens has 83 shots on goal. Defensively, the Ottawa Senators are allowing 3.24 goals per game and are killing 70.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has allowed 82 goals on 687 shots faced, while Leevi Merilainen has given up 32 goals on 253 shots.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Senators have won each of their last five games against the Blue Jackets at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games against the Blue Jackets.
- The Senators have won the first period in each of their last four home games against the Blue Jackets.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Senators have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blue Jackets have won eight of their last 10 night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Senators have lost the second period in five of their last six night games at Canadian Tire Centre when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Senators’ last four games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 11 games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Senators’ last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Tim Stutzle has scored a goal in each of the Senators’ last four games as favorites.
- Thomas Chabot has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at Canadian Tire Centre.
- Michael Amadio has recorded two assists against the Blue Jackets this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Miles Wood has scored at least one goal in each of the Blue Jackets’ last three games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in 10 of his last 11 appearances against the Senators.
- Charlie Coyle has recorded seven hits against the Senators this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Ottawa Senators rank 8th in the league for goals per game this season (3.27).
- The Ottawa Senators rank 32nd in the league in save percentage this season (.879).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 1 this season (15).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have suffered the most losses when tied or leading after Period 2 this season (12).
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Ottawa Senators Prediction
The Senators are at home with the rest advantage, but this line is a bit nuts. The Blue Jackets are coming off two straight nice wins where the defensive effort has improved. The Senators have been shaky at best at home and have had recent games where the defense falls flat on its face. This is also a revenge spot for the Blue Jackets after losing at home a few weeks ago to the Senators. The Blue Jackets have to be feeling good after its last two contests. I’ll take a shot with the big plus money.