Ottawa Senators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - December 1, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets will take on the Ottawa Senators in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Friday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Friday's Senators vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Senators vs. Blue Jackets

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Senators-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Senators a 57% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets.

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Senators vs. Blue Jackets Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Senators	Blue Jackets
Puck Line	-1.5 (+150)	+1.5 (-164)
Moneyline	-155	+138
Total	o6.5 (-134)	u6.5 (+110)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

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The Blue Jackets are +1.5 underdogs versus the Senators, with -164 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Senators (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +150.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +138, which means you can bet $100 to profit $138, earning a total payout of $238, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Senators at -155, where you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -134, as well as the best odds for the Under at +110.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

As always, check out the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Senators vs. Blue Jackets

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best bets for this game:

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -164 via FanDuel Sportsbook (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +138 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.5% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +110 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best NHL bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Senators are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Senators vs. Blue Jackets Prediction

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Senators vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Senators vs. Blue Jackets? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Senators and Blue Jackets this Friday.

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According to DimersBOT, Ottawa's Tim Stutzle is most likely to score the first goal in Senators vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Stutzle a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Senators star is a 38.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Ottawa Senators

Player	First Goal Probability
Tim Stutzle	7.2%
Brady Tkachuk	6.5%
Josh Norris	5.7%
Claude Giroux	5.7%
Vladimir Tarasenko	5.1%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Boone Jenner	5.2%
Justin Danforth	5.1%
Kirill Marchenko	4.5%
Patrik Laine	4.1%
Johnny Gaudreau	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Ottawa Senators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tim Stutzle	38.2%
Brady Tkachuk	34.6%
Claude Giroux	32.4%
Josh Norris	30.7%
Vladimir Tarasenko	28.6%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Boone Jenner	28.7%
Kirill Marchenko	28.3%
Justin Danforth	26.7%
Patrik Laine	23.7%
Johnny Gaudreau	22.5%
Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Senators vs. Blue Jackets on Friday December 1, 2023.

Senators vs. Blue Jackets Preview

Friday's game between the Blue Jackets and Senators at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Ottawa Senators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Friday December 1, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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Conclusion

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