The Columbus Blue Jackets (16-25-10) travel to face off against the Ottawa Senators (21-25-2) on Tuesday, February 13th. This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa and televised on ESPN+. The Senators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Blue Jackets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Lightning. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Blue Jackets vs Senators

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

So far this season, the Blue Jackets have struggled in the Eastern Conference, going just 9-24 in those games. Overall, Columbus is 16-25-10, which puts them in 16th place in the conference and 8th place in the Metropolitan Division.

When playing on the road, the Blue Jackets have gone 7-11-6, and they have been the underdog in 47 of their 51 games this year. Over their last ten games, Columbus has gone just 3-7, and they are 2-3 in their last five.

As the underdog, the Blue Jackets have gone 29-18 vs. the puck line for the season, and they have 20 losses by more than one goal. Their average scoring margin for the year sits at -.7 goals per game.

For the road games, Columbus has a puck line record of 17-7, and their average scoring differential is at -.8 goals per contest. Over their last ten games, the Blue Jackets have gone 4-6 vs. the puck line.

The Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back from a 4-2 loss at home to the Lightning. Offensively, the Blue Jackets couldn’t find the net in the first two periods, but they made a comeback with two goals in the third period. Out of Columbus’ two goals, one were scored during power plays. They concluded the game with 35 shots on goal and had four giveaways.

As the underdog, Columbus suffered both a straight-up and loss vs. the puck line. The game finished below the over/under line of 6.5 with a combined total of 6 goals.

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, the Senators have gone 14-12-2, including a current two-game winning streak. In the Atlantic Division, Ottawa is in 8th place with a record of 10-7. Over the last ten games, the Senators have gone 6-4, and they have won three straight games overall. So far this year, Ottawa has been favored in 21 of their 48 games and has gone 12-9 in those games.

Overall, the Senators have a record of 21-25-2, which puts them in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams from the East, Ottawa has gone 16-14 this season. As the favorite, the Senators have won two straight games and have gone 9-16-2 in those games for the season. In their last three games, Ottawa has gone 3-0, and they are 3-2 over their last five games.

At home this season, Ottawa has a puck line record of 13-15 and an average scoring margin of .0 goals per game. So far, they have a puck line record of 22-26 overall, including going 7-3 in their last ten games.

When favored, the Senators have a puck line record of 8-13, and they have gone 15-20 this year in games decided by multiple goals. In their last three games, Ottawa’s puck line record is 2-1.

The Senators most recently faced the Maple Leafs at home and achieved a 5-3 win. In all three periods, the Senators’ offense found the net against the Maple Leafs. In the game, Ottawa managed to score all five goals at even strength. They concluded with 32 shots on goal and committed 13 turnovers.

Despite being the underdog, Ottawa managed to secure a win against the puck line in the game. The combined total of 8 goals exceeded the over/under line, which was set at 6.5 goals for the game.

Columbus Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Blue Jackets are averaging 2.9 goals per game which is 25th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 22nd in the league. This season, the Blue Jackets are 6-7 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 10-17 record.

This season, the Blue Jackets’ have an over/under record of 25-23-3. Throughout the season, they have played 24 games that did not exceed the 7 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.6 goals per game.

Senators Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Senators are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 17th in the league. This season, the Senators are 13-15 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 7-10 record.

For the season, the over/under record of the Senators’ stands at 27-18-3. They have had 21 games during the season that exceeded the 7 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 7 goals per game.

Columbus Team Defense

Defensively, the Blue Jackets are currently 4th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.1 shots per game against Columbus. They also are 28th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.

Ottawa Team Defense

The Senators defense is currently 28th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.3 shots per game against Ottawa. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 27th with 1 shutouts.

Blue Jackets vs Senators Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
• In their last ten games at home, the Senators have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
• The Senators have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.

Blue Jackets vs Senators Prediction

To those searching for a pure moneyline wager, the Senators is the clear pick. Still, with a payout of -197, it’s worth thinking about including this bet in a parlay.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Blue Jackets to cover. Even if the Senators win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Blue Jackets should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 7 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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