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Senators vs Blue Jackets Prediction & Odds - 4/6/2025

Ottawa Senators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Ottawa Senators vs Columbus Blue Jackets matchup, our predictive model gives the Sens a 55% chance of defeating the Jackets.

Ottawa Senators: 55% win probability

Superior point production (88 points in 76 games compared to Columbus' 77 points)
More efficient offense (218 goals scored with fewer games played)
Strong recent momentum (WWLLW form shows consistent performance)

Columbus Blue Jackets: 45% win probability

Poor defensive record (258 goals against, among the highest in the conference)
Inconsistent recent performance (LLWLW form shows difficulty maintaining momentum)
Underperforming on the road (contributing to their lower conference position at 11th place)

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Ottawa Senators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds

Here are the latest odds for the NHL showdown between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Ottawa Senators as the home team faces off at their arena on Sunday, April 06.

	Ottawa Senators	Columbus Blue Jackets
Moneyline	-178 (via Caesars Sportsbook)	+155 (via bet365 US)

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Ottawa Senators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets preview

The Ottawa Senators host the Columbus Blue Jackets this Sunday in what could be a crucial game for both teams' playoff aspirations in the Eastern Conference.

Columbus rolls into Canadian Tire Centre with their high-octane offense (3.23 goals per game) led by the dynamic trio of Marchenko, Johnson, and Monahan, but their leaky defense has been their Achilles' heel all season.

The Senators, clinging to a wild card spot, have taken the opposite approach – smothering opponents with a stingy defense that's allowed just one goal in their last two games, with Linus Ullmark standing tall between the pipes.

Look for Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson to create havoc against a Blue Jackets team that's surrendered a whopping 16 goals in their last three outings.

Daniil Tarasov will need to significantly improve his .883 save percentage if Columbus hopes to steal two points on the road and keep their slim playoff hopes alive.

The battle between Columbus' potent offense and Ottawa's lockdown defense should make for a fascinating chess match on the ice.

My gut says Ottawa's home-ice advantage and Ullmark's hot streak give them the edge in what'll likely be a tight, low-scoring affair.

If the Blue Jackets can overcome their defensive woes and capitalize on their power play opportunities, they just might pull off the upset in a game that has serious playoff implications.

Key stats

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Ottawa Senators (7th in Eastern Conference) have a better position than Columbus Blue Jackets (11th in Eastern Conference)
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Ottawa have won 41 games this season compared to Columbus' 34 victories
3
Ottawa's goal difference (+3) is significantly better than Columbus' (-13)
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Both teams have mixed recent form with Ottawa showing WWLLW and Columbus LLWLW patterns