In this article, we will formulate a Senators vs Blue Jackets Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 20th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
The Blue Jackets have 51 points this season with a 22-19-7 record, and are 24-24 ATS and 24-23 in over/under. They have a 11-7-4 home record and a 11-12-3 road record and are sitting 5th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 4-3 road shootout win over the Penguins, and their previous three games were a 4-1 home win over the Canucks, a 5-3 home win over the Flames, and a 3-2 road overtime win over the Mammoth.
Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 2.98 goals per game and are scoring 20.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.31 goals per game and are killing 74.8% of their opponent’s power plays.
Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 52 points, also leading the team in assists with 34, while Zach Werenski leads the team in goals with 18. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 14-12-6 record, with 2.72 GAA and .908 SV%. Elvis Merzlikins is the backup goalie and he has a 8-7-1 record, with 3.77 GAA and .884 SV%.
Ottawa Senators Preview
The Senators have 51 points this season with a 22-19-7 record, and are 18-30 ATS and 29-19 in over/under. They have a 11-9-4 home record and a 11-10-3 road record and are sitting 8th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 4-3 road overtime loss to the Red Wings, and their previous three games were a 6-5 home overtime loss to the Canadiens, a 8-4 road win over the Rangers, and a 2-1 home win over the Canucks.
Offensively, the Senators are averaging 3.25 goals per game and are scoring 24.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.40 goals per game and are killing 71.5% of their opponent’s power plays.
Tim Stutzle leads the Senators with 49 points and 21 goals, while Jake Sanderson leads the team in assists with 29. Linus Ullmark is the starting goalie for the Senators, and he has a 14-8-5 record, with 2.95 GAA and .881 SV%. Leevi Merilainen is the backup goalie and he has a 8-10-1 record, with 3.51 GAA and .860 SV%.
Ottawa Senators @ Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Trends: January 20, 2026
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Blue Jackets have won eight of their last 10 games as a home underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Senators have lost seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as road favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as a home underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Blue Jackets have won the second period in each of their last six home games after coming off a shootout.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Senators have won each of their last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have lost eight of their last 10 games after coming off overtime.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Senators’ last five games.
- The Senators have won the first period in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blue Jackets’ last eight home games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Senators’ last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Ten of the last 11 Tuesday games at Nationwide Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last 10 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 11 games following a road win.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Zach Werenski has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances in night games at Nationwide Arena.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven home appearances against the Senators.
- Kirill Marchenko ranks 1st in the league for shootout goals (5) this season.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Drake Batherson has scored the first goal in three of the Senators’ last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Drake Batherson has scored a goal in each of the Senators’ last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- David Perron has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 road appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Dylan Cozens has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.81%).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 1 this season (18).
- The Ottawa Senators rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (71.53%).
- The Ottawa Senators rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.40).
Senators vs Blue Jackets Prediction
Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season with each one having won on the road. The Blue Jackets won 4-1 in Ottawa and the Senators 6-3 in Columbus. The Senators are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.
In this Senators vs Blue Jackets Prediction, both teams are coming at a pickem price. This is the definition of a coinflip game, as both teams have exactly 51 points this season, 22 overall wins and 11 home/away wins. The Blue Jackets have been in better form lately, as they have four consecutive wins, while on the other hand, the Senators are 2-6 in their last 8, so I like the value with the hosts in this one. Take the Blue Jackets on the moneyline.