NHL Ottawa Senators vs Columbus Blue Jackets: Odds, Tips and Predictions 04-08-25

The Ottawa Senators are set to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.

Ottawa Senators vs Columbus Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Ottawa -1.5
• Moneyline Ottawa -140
• Moneyline Columbus +120
• Over/Under 6.5

The Senators have been inconsistent recently, with a 5-5-0 record in their last ten games, including two consecutive losses to the Florida Panthers and New York Islanders by a combined score of 10-3. The Blue Jackets have shown some positive signs, going 3-2 in their last five games, with notable wins over the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils.

Ottawa vs Columbus Moneyline

Moneyline value exists for a MoneyLine bet on both teams, but the Blue Jackets have played better as of late, I would put my money on the Blue Jackets. To find the best line, you need accounts with multiple sportsbooks, and we got you covered as we break down the best sports betting app

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• Blue Jackets are playing better
• Control the neutral zone
• Blue Jackets at Home

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Injuries and Roster Updates

• Ottawa Senators:

  • Ridly Greig is listed on the injury report.​

  • Shane Pinto is serving a suspension

• Columbus Blue Jackets:

  • Jack Roslovic, Damon Severson, and Daniil Tarasov are currently out due to injuries.

Ottawa vs Columbus Over/Under Analysis

Neither team is playing well, but I expect a small upset by the Blue Jackets in a close low scoring game.

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• Blue Jackets defense wins this game
• controlling the Neutral zone to be key
• Blue Jackets at Home

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The Senators have a strong power play, ranking 3rd in the league at 33.3%, which could exploit the Blue Jackets’ 15th-ranked penalty kill (80%). However, Ottawa’s discipline is a concern, as they lead the league in penalty minutes, potentially giving Columbus opportunities to capitalize. Given the Senators’ recent struggles and the Blue Jackets’ inconsistent performance, this matchup appears closely contested. Look for the Jackets to seal this game late. CBJ 3 Ottawa 2

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