A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Columbus duelling Ottawa on Saturday at Scotiabank Place.

The Senators are 2-5 so far on the season. The Blue Jackets, meanwhile, are 0-6-1. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Ottawa go 5-2 and the Blue Jackets go 3-3-1 on the totals.



View Columbus vs Ottawa Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Blue Jackets were listed as +-150 underdogs on the hockey moneyline at many online sportsbooks. The total was set at 5.5 before betting started earlier on Monday.

Power Rankings:
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 28-rated Blue Jackets taking on the No. 10-rated Senators in this contest.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Ottawa's No. 10-ranked offense (2.9 goals per game) against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 27 at 3.6 goals per game allowed. The Senators Sportsbook has clicked at a 24.1% rate while the Blue Jackets have a 69.2% rate on the penalty kill.

Last time out for Columbus, they were a 5-2 loser as they battled the Red Wings on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Wings at -235 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Ottawa, they were a 4-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Jets at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Senators at -125 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.


Columbus Blue Jackets Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 3-7
After a loss are 0-10

Ottawa Senators Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Winnipeg are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few Blue Jackets at Senators trends to consider:
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Columbus' last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus' last 9 games when playing Ottawa
Columbus is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games at home
Ottawa is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ottawa's last 9 games when playing Columbus


Next up:
Columbus home to Detroit, Tuesday, October 25
Ottawa at Carolina, Tuesday, October 25