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Blue Jackets vs. Senators Prediction: Ottawa Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [3/29/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Columbus Blue Jackets vs Ottawa Senators matchup.
The Ottawa Senators will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Senators as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Columbus-Ottawa game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Senators are more likely to win, while the Blue Jackets have a lower chance of victory."
For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blue Jackets vs. Senators predictions page.
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Blue Jackets vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Blue Jackets and Senators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Senators a 60% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Blue Jackets vs. Senators Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-142) | -1.5 (+120) |
| Moneyline | +170 | -205 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Blue Jackets vs. Senators Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Blue Jackets vs. Senators matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Blue Jackets vs. Senators Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Senators?
According to our model, Ottawa's Brady Tkachuk is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Senators.
Our projections give Tkachuk a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Senators star is a 37.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.7% |
| Adam Fantilli | 5.5% |
| Kent Johnson | 5.1% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 7.5% |
| Tim Stutzle | 5.4% |
| Shane Pinto | 5.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 30.7% |
| Adam Fantilli | 28.6% |
| Kent Johnson | 27.6% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 37.2% |
| Tim Stutzle | 27.7% |
| Shane Pinto | 26.9% |
Blue Jackets vs. Senators Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's action between the Senators and Blue Jackets at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Ottawa Senators
- Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Blue Jackets vs. Senators matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Columbus vs. Ottawa picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Senators, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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