Senators vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 14 February 2024

Last updated: Feb 13, 2024, 1:25PM | Published: Feb 12, 2024, 11:50PM

The Ottawa Senators will face the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Senators vs Blue Jackets game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Senators vs Blue Jackets

Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Ottawa-Columbus NHL game 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Senators a 63% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets at Canadian Tire Centre.

More: Senators vs Blue Jackets Simulated 10K Times

Senators vs Blue Jackets: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Canadian Tire Centre are listed here:

Head to Head: Senators $1.56, Blue Jackets $2.62
Line: Senators -1.5 ($2.28), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.69)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.67, Under $2.34

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Senators at $1.56 and the Blue Jackets at $2.62.

The Senators are 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $2.28 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.69.

The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.67 and odds for the Under at $2.34.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.

The best site to place a bet on the Senators vs Blue Jackets game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Senators vs Blue Jackets: Best Bets

Head to Head: Columbus at $2.62 with Betfair
Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.69 with Betfair (59% probability)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.34 with Betfair (5.3% edge) 🔥

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Stats Insider's Senators vs Blue Jackets predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Senators have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.34) that are available from Betfair.

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Senators vs Blue Jackets: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Ottawa vs Columbus on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Senators vs Blue Jackets: Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Senators vs Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Ottawa's Claude Giroux is the most likely player to score the first goal in Senators vs Blue Jackets.

Giroux has a 5.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Senators star has a 31.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Senators First Goal Scorer Tips

Claude Giroux: 5.8% probability
Tim Stutzle: 5.8% probability
Josh Norris: 5.4% probability
Vladimir Tarasenko: 5.0% probability
Brady Tkachuk: 4.8% probability

Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips

Boone Jenner: 5.6% probability
Kirill Marchenko: 4.6% probability
Kent Johnson: 4.0% probability
Johnny Gaudreau: 4.0% probability
Cole Sillinger: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Senators Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Tim Stutzle: 33.4% probability
Claude Giroux: 31.4% probability
Brady Tkachuk: 31.2% probability
Josh Norris: 28.5% probability
Shane Pinto: 27.2% probability

Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Boone Jenner: 28.2% probability
Kirill Marchenko: 25.0% probability
Cole Sillinger: 22.7% probability
Johnny Gaudreau: 20.8% probability
Kent Johnson: 20.5% probability

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Ottawa vs Columbus game at Canadian Tire Centre.

As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Senators vs Blue Jackets: Preview

The game between the Senators and Blue Jackets at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Wednesday.

Teams: Ottawa Senators vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Date: Wednesday 14 February 2024
Time: 11:00am AEDT
Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Ottawa vs Columbus predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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