Betting Trends Ottawa Senators vs Columbus Blue Jackets

The upcoming NHL matchup on December 11, 2025, features the Ottawa Senators vs Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. This game is a key regular season event, broadcast on ESPN+ and FDSOH, showcasing two teams with contrasting styles and records. The Senators, with a 56.8% faceoff win rate and 3.21% power play efficiency, face the Blue Jackets who have a 50.2% faceoff win rate and 2.47% power play percentage. Both teams have solid penalty kill percentages that will impact the game's flow and betting outcomes.

Columbus has recently struggled with a 13-17 straight-up record and a 16-14 against the spread (ATS) record, while Ottawa stands at 13-16 straight up and 12-17 ATS. The starting goalies, who are likely to play despite any injury concerns, will be crucial in a game with a total points line set at 6. The Blue Jackets are slight underdogs with odds at -105, while the Senators are favorites at -115, with a spread favoring the Senators at -1.5. These odds suggest a close contest, emphasizing the importance of recent form and home advantage.

Recent performances show Columbus has lost four of their last five games but has been competitive, with high-scoring affairs and tight margins. Ottawa's recent form includes some losses but also strong wins, indicating a potentially high-intensity game. Betting trends favor strategic plays around power play efficiency and penalty kills, with the Senators' better faceoff percentage possibly giving them an edge in puck possession. Understanding these betting insights can help bettors make smarter wagers, especially with the detailed stats and odds available.

For those looking to capitalize on this game, the best odds for Columbus are available at Caesars with -105, and for Ottawa at -115, also at Caesars. The total points over/under is set at 6, with the over favored at -120. This information, combined with the detailed game stats and lineup considerations, makes this matchup a compelling betting opportunity. Ready to bet smarter? Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription now or place your bet with a U.S. regulated sportsbook and profit off the edge.

In their last matchup on April 8, 2025, the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-2, a game that showcased the potential for high scoring and momentum shifts between these teams.