Columbus Blue Jackets (32-29-9) vs. Ottawa Senators (38-28-5)
March 29, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Ottawa Senators -192 / Columbus Blue Jackets 160; Over/Under: 6.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Senators vs Blue Jackets Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 29th at the Canadien Tire Centre. Let’s take a look at a Ottawa Senators vs Columbus Blue Jackets pick.
Blue Jackets on Tired Legs
The Blue Jackets are going to be on tired legs after their game on Friday night against the Vancouver Canucks. Two games ago, on Monday against the New York Islanders, it took a shootout, but they were able to secure the 4-3 victory. Sean Manohan did have a strong game, finishing with two assists. Elvis Merzilkins had to face 33 shots in that game, and especially on tried legs, they are going to need to be a whole lot better here.
The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.14 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 3.31 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league, while the defense is ranked 26th. Daniil Tarasov is expected to get the start in goal. He has a 7-8-2 record overall and is giving up 3.52 goals per game. The Blue Jackets have won three of his last four games, and on tired legs, he’s going to need to dominate here.
Senators Look for Second Straight Win
The Senators are looking for thieir second straight win and the offense was strong in the last game. The Senators scored four goals against the Detroit Red Wings and they won by a goal. Linus ullmark saved 31 of the 34 shots that he faced. Michael Amaido did have a strong game and finished with a goal. Each of the last three games have been decided by a goal, but two of the games was a loss.
The Senators are averaging 2.91 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 2.87 goals per game. The offense is ranked 19th, while the defense is ranked 13th. In this game, the defense is going to need to be dominant. Linus Ullmark is expected to get the start in goal. He has a 20-13-3 record overall and is giving up 2.70 goals per game.
Ottawa Senators vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction
The Senators are big favorites and for good reason, they are the much better team in this matchup. Not only do they have the better goaltender, they also get to face off a Blue Jackets team that is heading into this game off tired legs after a tough game on Friday night. The Blue Jackets will struggle to get quality shots on goal, and that will be the difference. The Senators aren’t going to need to score many to get the job done. Back the Senators on the puck line.
