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Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Blue Jackets vs Senators NHL Odds
Looking for Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Ottawa Senators free hockey plays & NHL Odds? NHL betting sees the Blue Jackets taking on the Senators on Friday, February 22nd at the Canadian Tire Center in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NHL Hockey games all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NHL hockey predictions like this Blue Jackets Senators matchup.
(33-23-2) Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Ottawa Senators (22-32-5)
Date: Friday, February 22nd
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Canadian Tire Center in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Columbus -185 | Senators +150
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: OFF
NHL Betting Total: 6.5
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The Columbus Blue Jackets has regressed after winning four of five games as they have now lost two straight games. The last fell to the Montreal Canadiens as Tomas Tatar sealed the victory for Montreal in the third period as he scored at the 13:08 mark after the Blue Jackets tied the game on a goal by Nick Foligno.
The Ottawa Senators were not able to extend the momentum of a 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets as they fell to the Chicago Blackhawks on the road. In all, the Senators have dropped four of their last five road games as the Blackhawks were able to post 8 goals in the matchup on 42 shots on goal.
Columbus Blue Jackets
On goals by Josh Anderson along with Foligno, the Blue Jackets were in a position to pick up a win versus the Canadiens. However, Montreal was able to get a late goal in which to send the Blue Jackets to their thrid loss in four outings.
The Blue Jackets had 33 shots on goal on the night as shot leader in Cam Atkinson (227) had just one shot on goal for the night. Also, point leader Artemi Panarin (67) followed up a 3-point night along with 2 goals versus the Chicago Blackhawks with zero points along with no goals on just one shot on the night in the loss.
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Nonetheless, Columbus picked up a huge win over the Senators in their last meeting as the offense posted six goals. And while the Blue Jackets are ranked in the higher echelon of teams within the league in goals per game along with shots per outing, they have struggled lately in averaging only 2 goals per game during their horrible four-game stretch.
Ottawa Senators
While the offense for Ottawa has put up 14 goals, the team is only 1-3 during this time. Of course, lack of defense can be a main catalyst for their inability to pick up wins as they have allowed 18 goals during this time.
After scoring the first two goals for the game versus the Blackhawks, the Senators allowed a whopping five goals to Chicago as the home team took a 5-4 lead at the end of the opening period. Chicago also posted three goals in the following period compared to just one for Ottawa.
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And despite outscoring Chicago 2-1 in the final period, the Senators were not able to overcome 42 shots on goal for the Blackhawks. Colin White along with Tomas Cabot each scored two goals each for the Senators in the loss.
Despite their slide, Mark Stone continues to shine for Ottawa as he has scored six goals in the last six games for the Senators. Finally, Stone he has also done this on 25 shots on goal in addition to racking up 10 points during this time.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Home team is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
- Favorite is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Ottawa.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5
While Ottawa will certainly make this game interesting, look for the Blue Jackets to pick up a slim, 4-3 advantage in this matchup as they have come away victorious in four of the last five road games. Also, the Senators have dropped four of their last five home games and will struggle versus a defense for the Blue Jackets that will be looking to come out of their slump as soon as possible.
NHL Free Score Prediction: Blue Jackets 6 – Senators 3
Columbus continues to be in a position to make some noise within the metropolitan standings. With that being said, look for them to take out a last-place Ottawa team that continues to stink it up on both sides of the ice, both on the road as well as at home.
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