Columbus Blue Jackets vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 4/6/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blue Jackets and Senators. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Senators are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Blue Jackets in a Eastern conference matchup.
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Ottawa Senators -1.5
This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 5:00 ET on Sunday, April 6th.
WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:
- Looking at our projections, the Senators are expected to take down the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Senators on the moneyline
- The Senators should also cover at -1.5
Can the Blue Jackets Pull Off a Win at Ottawa?
Columbus dropped to 34-32-9 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing a goal just 56 seconds into the game and giving up five goals in the first period.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9. As underdogs on the puck line, Columbus failed to cover. The Blue Jackets scored their first goal at 19:11 in the second period, when they were already down 5-0.
Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only scored twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second period.
Columbus had 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his fourth assist of the season on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan recorded his fifth assist on Labanc’s second-period goal.
Columbus’ defense struggled mightily against Washington, giving up the first five goals of the game, all in the first period. They allowed another in the second and one more in the third, resulting in a 7-2 loss. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage, and the defense finished with 10 takeaways and 17 hits.
Can the Senators Pull Off a Home Win?
Ottawa improved to 41-29-6 with a 3-0 win over the Kraken. The Senators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.
Each of Ottawa’s three goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, followed by a goal from Brady Tkachuk in the second. Tim Stützle added an empty-net goal in the third to seal the victory.
Adam Gaudette opened the scoring for the Senators, netting his 7th goal of the season in the first period. Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th goal as well, while Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th of the year.
Ottawa took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. The Senators finished with 5 assists, including Tim Stützle’s 10th of the season.
Ottawa’s defense was rock solid in their previous game, shutting out the Kraken 3-0. Goalie Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 25 hits.