The Columbus Blue Jackets battle the visiting Ottawa Senators on Thursday in NHL betting odds action at Nationwide Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Ottawa Senators in this one, they Senators listed earlier today as underdogs of 145 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Blue Jackets to win this game 3.3-1.9. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Ottawa Senators vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Ottawa Senators have seen them go 23-15-4 so far this season, while the Blue Jackets are at 30-9-4. In totals betting, the Columbus Blue Jackets are 16-23-4, while the Senators are 18-22-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Ottawa injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 2-rated Columbus Blue Jackets and the No. 11-ranked Ottawa Senators, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 3-ranked offense, averaging 3.37 goals per game, against a Senators defense that ranks No. 11 at 2.64 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 25.19% while the Senators defense kills off 83.09% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Ottawa was a 6-4 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Blues. They won as +128 underdogs, while the total score of 10 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 4-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Hurricanes at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Blue Jackets at -152 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Ottawa at Toronto, Saturday, January 21st
Columbus home to Carolina, Saturday, January 21st