Ottawa Senators at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-04-08 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 5 - 2 Ottawa Senators

🚨 Upset Win (51% underdog)

Win Probability

CBJ: 49.0%

OTT: 51.0%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.01

OTT: 3.20

Total Goals

Median: 6.2

Over 5.5: 56%

Over 6.5: 43%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CBJ at home vs OTT: 2-3

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-01-20	CBJ 1 - 4 OTT	OTT	OTT
2025-12-29	OTT 1 - 4 CBJ	CBJ	OTT
2025-12-11	CBJ 3 - 6 OTT	OTT	OTT
2025-04-08	CBJ 5 - 2 OTT	CBJ	OTT
2025-04-06	OTT 4 - 0 CBJ	OTT	OTT

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CBJ	15	1	1.21
1	OTT	13	0	0.47
2	CBJ	19	1	1.31
2	OTT	19	1	1.67
3	CBJ	13	1	0.81
3	OTT	19	1	1.19

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

❌ Incorrect

Confidence: 51.0%

Total Goals

Actual: 7.0

Expected: 6.2

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 5 - 2 Ottawa Senators

Expected: 3.0 - 3.2