Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/4

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The Winnipeg Jets take on the Columbus Blue Jackets this Saturday. The game will be held at Nationwide Arena. Fans can tune in at 7:00 PM on ESPN+.

Winnipeg Jets, coached by Scott Arniel, have a record of 32-31-12. They rank 11th in the Western Conference. Columbus Blue Jackets, led by Rick Bowness, hold a 38-26-12 record. They stand 10th in the Eastern Conference.

Jets vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Winnipeg Jets vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets +1.5 (-218), Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5 (+176), Over/Under 6.0 (-107/-116)

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have had mixed results in their recent games. They recently fell to the Dallas Stars, losing 3-0. In that game, the Jets had 22 shots on goal but were unable to score.

In a different outing against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Jets secured a win by a score of 4-3. The team managed to get 24 shots on goal and scored one power-play goal. Mark Scheifele stood out with three assists in this game.

Against the Colorado Avalanche, the Jets secured a win with a score of 4-2. Gabriel Vilardi contributed with a goal and an assist. Connor Hellebuyck made 21 saves on 23 shots, helping the team clinch the victory.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled in their recent games. They lost five games in a row. Against the Carolina Hurricanes, they lost twice with scores of 5-2 and 5-1. In these games, they managed only one power play goal against the Boston Bruins.

The Blue Jackets rank 6th in shots on goal for the season. They have 2225 shots on goal. Their power play goals rank 19th with 36 goals. The team also ranks 20th in hits with 1485 recorded hits.

Top players for the Blue Jackets include Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko. Werenski has 21 goals and 57 assists. Marchenko has 26 goals and 37 assists. In goal, Jet Greaves has played 49 games with 1262 saves, while Elvis Merzlikins has 717 saves in 30 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets are the favorite with a moneyline of -141. The Winnipeg Jets have a moneyline of +120. Based on the stats, the Blue Jackets have a stronger offense with more goals and assists. This makes Columbus a good pick to win the game with a projected score of 4-3.

The over/under for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have allowed a fair number of goals this season. The projected total score is 7, so the recommendation is to take the over at -107.