- The Blue Jackets is a +1.5 goal favorite vs. the Senators
- Senators vs. Blue Jackets Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Ottawa Senators (22-19) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-19) on Jan. 20 in Columbus, OH. The puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 pm.
The Blue Jackets are the betting favorite in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at +1.5 (-250).
The Senators vs. Blue Jackets Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Senators | -1.5 200 | 6.5 110 | 175 |
| Blue Jackets | +1.5 -250 | 6.5 -130 | -130 |
Senators vs Blue Jackets Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Senators will win this game with 53.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Senators vs Blue Jackets Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blue Jackets will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Senators Best Bets & Trends
- The Ottawa Senators have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games (+12.10 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Ottawa Senators have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 14 games (+10.45 Units / 55% ROI)
- The Ottawa Senators have covered the 1P Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 away games (+7.55 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Ottawa Senators have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.45 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Ottawa Senators have covered the Puck Line in 7 of their last 10 away games (+6.30 Units / 40% ROI)
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+11.90 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+9.75 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 2P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games at home (+5.00 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 14 games (+4.95 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+4.75 Units / 19% ROI)
Senators Against the Spread (ATS) Record
- Senators is 22-26 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.95 Units / -15.33% ROI
- Senators is 28-19 when betting the Over for+6.75 Units / 12.55% ROI
- Senators is 19-28 when betting the Under for-11.1 Units /-21.33% ROI
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
- Blue Jackets is 22-26 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -5.56% ROI
- Blue Jackets is 23-23 when betting the Over for-2.25 Units / -4.2% ROI
- Blue Jackets is 23-23 when betting the Under for-2.2 Units / -4.14% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blue Jackets vs Senators
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | +160 |
| Brady Tkachuk (Ott) | +165 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +175 |
| Tim Stutzle (Ott) | +185 |
| Drake Batherson (Ott) | +225 |
| Zach Werenski (CBJ) | +260 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Senators
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +150 |
| Damon Severson (CBJ) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +125 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -200 |
| Kent Johnson (CBJ) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -145 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Senators
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -135 | 2.5 +100 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -118 | 2.5 -115 |
| Kent Johnson (CBJ) | 1.5 -120 | 1.5 -110 |
| Thomas Chabot (OTT) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +125 |
| Shane Pinto (OTT) | 1.5 -185 | 1.5 +130 |
Senators: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Senators are 22-25 (.468) this season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Senators are 9-17 (.346) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .466
The Senators are 6-10 (.375) when tied after the first period this season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Senators were 7-10 (.412) when tied after the second period last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Senators
The Blue Jackets are 21-26 (.447) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 88-122 (.419) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 25-44 (.362) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 12-10 (.545) when outshooting their opponents this season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .505
Senators Offensive Stats & Trends
The Senators have 5 second chance scoring opportunities while shorthanded this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Senators have 16 cycle chances in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Senators had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Senators have 38 inner slot shots in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Blue Jackets have scored on 3% of rush chances on the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of cycle chances in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Senators Defensive Stats & Trends
The Senators have allowed opponents to score on 27% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Senators have allowed opponents to score on 24% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Senators have a .891 save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .901
The Senators have a .879 save percentage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .898
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 11 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blue Jackets have allowed 1.4 goals per game in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
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