Jets vs Blue Jackets Prediction 4/4/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Blue Jackets Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 4^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Columbus Blue Jackets Preview

The Blue Jackets have 88 points this season with a 38-26-12 record, and are 38-38 ATS and 35-37 in over/under. They have a 20-10-8 home record and a 18-16-4 road record and are sitting 4th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 1-5 road loss to the Hurricanes, and their previous three games were a 2-5 home loss to the Hurricanes, a 3-4 home shootout loss to the Bruins, and a 2-3 home loss to the Sharks.

Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.08 goals per game and are scoring 19.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.08 goals per game and are killing 76.2% of their opponent’s power plays.

Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 78 points and 21 goals, adding a team-high 57 assists. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 24-15-9 record, with 2.59 GAA and .909 SV%. Elvis Merzlikins is the backup goalie and he has a 14-11-3 record, with 3.40 GAA and .883 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets Preview

The Jets have 76 points this season with a 32-31-12 record, and are 35-40 ATS and 38-35 in over/under. They have a 18-14-6 home record and a 14-17-6 road record and are sitting 6th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 0-3 road loss to the Stars, and their previous three games were a 4-3 road overtime win over the Blackhawks, a 4-2 road win over the Avalanche, and a 2-3 home loss to the Avalanche.

Offensively, the Jets are averaging 2.81 goals per game and are scoring 17.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.03 goals per game and are killing 78.2% of their opponent’s power plays.

Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 92 points and 34 goals, adding a team-high 58 assists. Connor Hellebuyck is the starting goalie for the Jets, and he has a 20-21-11 record, with 2.81 GAA and .898 SV%. Eric Comrie is the backup goalie and he has a 12-9-1 record, with 2.90 GAA and .897 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets @ Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Trends: April 4, 2026

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The Blue Jackets have won each of their last 12 games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Jets have lost eight of their last 10 night games following a road loss.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games against Central Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have won the second period in each of their last six games as home favorites against Central Division opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last five games.
• The Jets have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 20 of the Jets’ last 22 games.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites following a road loss.
• The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in each of their last five games.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Jets’ last nine night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Blue Jackets’ last six games as favorites following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last eight home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 14 of the Jets’ last 15 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Zach Werenski has scored the first goal in three of his last four home appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Sean Monahan has scored at least one goal in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in 13 of his last 14 appearances with the Blue Jackets as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• Boone Jenner has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 61.7% against the Jets (min. 5 faceoffs) – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Kyle Connor has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against the Blue Jackets.
• Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last five games against the Blue Jackets.
• Neal Pionk has recorded two points against the Blue Jackets this season – most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.19%).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 2 this season (9).
• The Winnipeg Jets rank 29th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.31%).
• The Winnipeg Jets rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.81).

Jets vs Blue Jackets Prediction

The Jets won their previous meeting against the Blue Jackets this season by 5-2 at home and are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings, but the Blue Jackets are 3-2 in their last 5 meetings in Columbus. B

In this Jets vs Blue Jackets Prediction, the Blue Jackets are coming as -139 home favorites. Both teams are on the outside looking in the playoff places of their respective conference, with the Blue Jackets struggling mightily in the best possible time, with five consecutive losses. On the flip side, the Jets are 4-2 in their last 6 and have been far more consistent offensively, so I like them as road dogs in this spot. Take the Jets on the moneyline for plus money.