Columbus Blue Jackets (34-32-9) vs. Ottawa Senators (41-29-6)
April 6, 2025 5:00 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 Sunday, April 6th at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 41-29-6 this year after they defeated Florida by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Ottawa scored twice in the first period and added an empty net goal in the third to seal the win. The Senators were out shot by a total of 40-22, won 58.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Batherson, Highmore, and Sanderson, while Forsberg stopped all 40 shots in the game.
Prior to that shutout win, the Senators defeated the Lightning by a score of 2-1, but did lose to the Sabres by a score of 5-2 before that. Ottawa has won four of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 88 points. Ottawa has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 2.84 goals against per game, while also going 23.3% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 21 goals, 51 assists, and 145 shots on goal, while Drake Batherson has added 22 goals, 38 assists, and 173 shots on goal. Linus Ullmark is 22-14-3 with a 2.75 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 34-32-9 this season after they lost to Toronto by a score of 5-0 in their last game. Columbus allowed one goal in the first period, one in the second, and three in the third for the shutout loss. The Blue Jackets recorded 27 shots on goal, won 42.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Columbus was led by Werenski, who had five shots on goal, while Merzlikins stopped 22 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blue Jackets lost to the Avalanche by a score of 7-3, but did beat the Predators by a score of 8-4 before that. Columbus has lost three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 77 points. Columbus has scored 3.23 goals per game and they have allowed 3.41 goals against per game, while also going 19% on the power play and 75.5% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 20 goals, 54 assists, and 269 shots on goal, while Kirill Marchenko has added 31 goals, 39 assists, and 189 shots on goal. Daniil Tarasov is 7-9-2 with a 3.45 goals against average and an .883 save percentage this year.
Senators vs Blue Jackets Prediction
Ottawa comes into this matchup after picking up a nice win over Florida on Saturday afternoon, which keeps them with a pretty sizable lead for the first wild card spot in the East. The Senators are 23-11-2 at home this year, while the Blue Jackets are 12-22-4 on the road. Columbus also played on Saturday, but they were shutout 5-0 against the Leafs. The Blue Jackets have had a nice season, but their struggles on the road have really hurt them down the stretch. The Senators are the better team and they will have their starting goalie ready for this one, while Columbus is rolling with Tarasov. Take the Sens -1.5 here.
