Columbus Blue Jackets (34-33-9) vs Ottawa Senators (42-29-6)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Nationwide Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets +110 / Ottawa Senators -130 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Senators vs Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 8th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 42-29-6 this year after they defeated Columbus by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Ottawa scored twice in the first period and added two more in the third for the shutout win. The Senators recorded 30 shots on goal, won 56.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Gaudette, Perron, Pinto, and Matinpalo, while Ullmark stopped all 29 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Senators defeated the Panthers by a score of 4-0 and the Lightning by a score of 2-1. Ottawa has won five of their last seven games, and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 90 points. Ottawa has scored 2.87 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.77 goals against per game, while also going 23% on the power play and 77.9% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 21 goals, 51 assists, and 146 shots on goal, while Drake Batherson has added 22 goals, 39 assists, and 174 shots on goal. Linus Ullmark is 23-14-3 with a 2.68 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this year.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 34-33-9 this season after they lost to Ottawa by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Columbus allowed two goals in the first period and never got back into the game in the loss. The Blue Jackets recorded 29 shots on goal, won 43.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Columbus was led by Werenski, who had eight shots on goal, while Merzlikins stopped 22 out of 23 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blue Jackets lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-0 and the Avalanche by a score of 7-3. Columbus has lost four of their last five games, and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 77 points. Columbus has scored 3.14 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.43 goals per game, while also going 18.9% on the power play and 76% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 20 goals, 54 assists, and 282 shots on goal, while Kirill Marchenko has added 31 goals, 39 assists, and 192 shots on goal. Elvis Merzlikins is 25-21-5 with a 3.20 goals against average and an .891 save percentage this season.
Why the Senators will beat the Blue Jackets
- The Senators have won each of their last seven night games against the Blue Jackets following a win.
- The Blue Jackets have lost eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games.
- The Blue Jackets have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Blue Jackets’ last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents at Nationwide Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Senators’ last eight night games against the Blue Jackets following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Tuesday night games at Nationwide Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games at Nationwide Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Senators’ last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Sean Monahan has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances at Nationwide Arena.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine appearances against the Senators after playing less than 20 minutes in the Blue Jackets’ last game.
- Boone Jenner has scored a goal in five of the Blue Jackets’ last six games as underdogs against the Senators.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Claude Giroux has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances in night games at Nationwide Arena.
- David Perron has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances in night games at Nationwide Arena.
- David Perron has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances at Nationwide Arena.
Senators vs Blue Jackets Prediction
These two teams just met on Sunday, with Ottawa winning by a score of 4-0, but Columbus will be at home for this one. The Blue Jackets are 22-10-5 at home this year, while the Senators are 18-18-4 on the road. Columbus has lost three games in a row, and they have been shut out in back-to-back games, which is not ideal for a team trying to make the playoffs. Ottawa is pretty much solidified into a playoff spot, but they are pushing for the three-seed in the Atlantic, as they are just two points behind Florida. Ottawa is the much better overall team in this matchup, and their defense/goaltending will be the difference once again. Take the Senators to win.