Ottawa Senators vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/8/25
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Blue Jackets? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The Senators are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals.
OTTAWA SENATORS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5
This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, April 8th.
WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:
- Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blue Jackets winning this game by a score of 4-2.
- We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+109)
- The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Can the Senators Lock in a Win at Columbus?
With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 42-29-6. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.
Three different players scored for the Senators in this one. Adam Gaudette got things started at 14:32 in the first period, followed by a goal from Brady Tkachuk in the second. Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-netter in the third period.
In their 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators’ offense saw three different players find the net. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th as well. Tim Stützle contributed with his 6th goal, which came on an empty net.
The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They scored once in each period, with Gaudette’s goal coming at 14:32 in the 1st, Tkachuk’s at 8:49 in the 2nd, and Stützle’s empty-netter at 2:14 in the 3rd.
On defense, the Senators shut out the Kraken, allowing just 22 shots on goal. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Senators also recorded 2 takeaways and 25 hits.
Will Columbus Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
Columbus fell to 34-33-9 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets, underdogs on the puck line, allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the game and gave up five goals in the first period. The total line was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark.
Columbus didn’t score until the second period, when Damon Severson found the net at 19:11. Kevin Labanc added another goal at 5:24 in the second, but the Capitals had already scored six by then. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled, allowing 22 shots on goal, while Columbus managed 36 shots of their own.
Columbus managed 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second period.
Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and did not score on the power play. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd assist.
Columbus’ defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 7 goals on just 22 shots from the Capitals. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets’ defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits. After closing the gap to 6-2 in the 2nd period, they allowed the final goal with 1:26 left in the 3rd.