January 20, 2026 5:36 AM EST

NHL: Ottawa Senators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 1/20/2026

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are solid 57 percent favorites over the Ottawa Senators. The Blue Jackets are favored despite being projected for 28 shots on goal vs 31 shots for the Senators. The Blue Jackets goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.5% compared to the Senators goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Linus Ullmark 25, Elvis Merzlikins 28 SHOTS: Brady Tkachuk 4.4, Boone Jenner 2.8 GOALS: Brady Tkachuk 0.42, Dimitri Voronkov 0.43 PTS: Tim Stutzle has a 53% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Kirill Marchenko has a 51% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Columbus Blue Jackets

Ottawa SenatorsRECORDColumbus Blue JacketsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road11-13, 46% -187Record at Home11-11, 50% -139Columbus Blue Jackets
VS Columbus Blue Jackets1-1, 50% -7VS Ottawa Senators1-1, 50% 32Columbus Blue Jackets
vs Team Under .50013-9, 59% 126vs Team Under .50010-12, 45% -212Ottawa Senators
Record as Road Favorite4-4, 50% -69Record as Home Underdog2-7, 22% -458Ottawa Senators
After 1 or More Days Off18-23, 44% -2814After 1 or More Days Off17-22, 44% -2057Columbus Blue Jackets

PAST 30 DAYS

Ottawa SenatorsRECORDColumbus Blue JacketsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-4, 33% -203Record at Home4-2, 67% 110Columbus Blue Jackets
VS Columbus Blue Jackets0-1, 0% -100VS Ottawa Senators1-0, 100% 132Columbus Blue Jackets
vs Team .500 or Better1-8, 11% -694vs Team Under .5004-1, 80% 307Columbus Blue Jackets
Record as Road Favorite1-1, 50% -9Record as Home Underdog0-1, 0% -100Ottawa Senators
After 1 or More Days Off3-7, 30% -906After 1 or More Days Off6-4, 60% -471Columbus Blue Jackets

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Ottawa SenatorsRECORDColumbus Blue JacketsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD16-8, 67% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME15-11, 58% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-1, 83% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-4, 43% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON14-11, 56% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON8-19, 30% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home21-16, 57% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road23-14, 62% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Ottawa Senators Road Games: 15-9, 62% +388 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 11-11, 50% -114 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Ottawa Senators Road Games: 6-0, 100% +499 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 4-2, 67% +110

MONEY LINE - Ottawa Senators Road Games: 16-8, 67% +519 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 12-10, 55% +-63 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Ottawa Senators Road Games: 6-0, 100% +491 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 4-2, 67% +110

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Ottawa Senators Road Games: 11-13, 46% -299 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 7-15, 32% -863 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Ottawa Senators Road Games: 2-4, 33% -218 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 2-4, 33% -218

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