Senators vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - Jan. 20

The Ottawa Senators (22-19-7) go on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-19-7, winners of four straight) at Nationwide Arena. The game on Tuesday, Jan. 20 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Here's our prediction for who will claim the win in Tuesday's matchup.

In the last 10 outings for the Blue Jackets, their offense has put up 31 goals while their defense has given up 30 (they have a 5-4-1 record in those games). In 21 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with five goals (23.8% conversion rate).

Senators vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Senators 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-108)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

The Senators are 22-19-7 overall and 5-7-12 in overtime matchups.
Ottawa has 23 points (8-8-7) in the 23 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the six games this season the Senators recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
Ottawa has scored two goals in 11 games this season (2-5-4 record, eight points).
The Senators have scored more than two goals 30 times, and are 20-7-3 in those games (to record 43 points).
In the 17 games when Ottawa has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-5-2 record (22 points).
In the 29 games when it outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 16-11-2 (34 points).
The Senators have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 5-7-5 to record 15 points.

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets (22-19-7 overall) have posted a record of 9-7-16 in games that have required OT this season.
In the 20 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
Across the nine games this season the Blue Jackets ended with just one goal, they have earned four points.
Columbus failed to win all seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 30 times, earning 47 points from those matchups (21-4-5).
Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games this season and has registered 17 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 13-9-3 (29 points).
The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Blue Jackets went 9-9-4 in those contests (22 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Senators Rank	Senators AVG		Blue Jackets AVG	Blue Jackets Rank
10th	3.25	Goals Scored	2.98	20th
29th	3.4	Goals Allowed	3.31	24th
13th	28.5	Shots	30.3	3rd
3rd	25.2	Shots Allowed	30.9	31st
7th	24.53%	Power Play %	20%	17th
32nd	71.53%	Penalty Kill %	74.81%	29th

Senators vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
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Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio