Ottawa Senators at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2026-01-20 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 4 Ottawa Senators

Win Probability

CBJ: 46.7%

OTT: 53.3%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.12

OTT: 3.21

Total Goals

Median: 6.2

Over 5.5: 62%

Over 6.5: 46%

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	7	1	0.56
1	OTT	16	1	1.25
2	CBJ	14	1	1.32
2	OTT	11	0	0.43
3	CBJ	13	0	0.57
3	OTT	9	2	1.59

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

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 53.3%

Total Goals

Actual: 5.0

Expected: 6.3

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 4 Ottawa Senators

Expected: 3.1 - 3.2