Ottawa Senators vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/11

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The Ottawa Senators will travel to face the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The game is set for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Both teams have similar records, making this an interesting matchup.

Ottawa enters the game with a 13-12-4 record. They are ranked 15th in the Eastern Conference and 7th in the Atlantic Division. Columbus holds a 13-11-6 record. They stand 13th in the Eastern Conference and 8th in the Metropolitan Division.

Senators vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Ottawa Senators Puck Line -1.5 (+214), Columbus Blue Jackets Puck Line +1.5 (-270), Ottawa Senators MoneyLine -115, Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -105, Over/Under 6.5 (+103/-124)

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators are coming off a series of challenging games. They have lost their last three games, with a recent 4-3 defeat to the New Jersey Devils. In that game, Drake Batherson stood out with two goals, while Brady Tkachuk contributed two assists.

Despite recent losses, the Senators have some strong performers. Drake Batherson and Tim Stützle each have 12 goals and 14 assists this season. Jake Sanderson also makes a significant impact on defense, with 55 blocks over 29 games.

Linus Ullmark is the main goaltender for the Senators. He has played 22 games this season with 10 wins. Ullmark has made 483 saves, but the team has not recorded any shutouts yet this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a challenging stretch in their recent games. They lost 4-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes, managing only one power-play goal. Dmitri Voronkov stood out with a goal, while Kirill Marchenko added an assist.

Earlier, the Blue Jackets faced the Washington Capitals and lost 2-0. Despite firing 39 shots on goal, they could not find the back of the net. Kent Johnson and Cole Sillinger contributed with multiple shots on goal.

In a high-scoring game against the Florida Panthers, the Blue Jackets fell 7-6. Dmitri Voronkov and Isac Lundestrom each had a goal and an assist. Ivan Provorov also provided two assists in the effort.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Ottawa Senators are favored at -115. Their strong ranking in power play goals and hits gives them an edge. The projected score is Ottawa Senators 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3. Based on these factors, picking the Senators to win is reasonable.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 6.5 with the under favored at -124. Both teams have solid offensive stats, and their goaltending ranks are close. The projected total score is 7, suggesting the over is a better choice, despite the odds favoring the under.