Columbus Blue Jackets vs Ottawa Senators predictions, Jan 20, 2026

Jan 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an upcoming NHL clash on January 20, 2026, the Columbus Blue Jackets will face off against the Ottawa Senators on home ice. The Blue Jackets have been in fine form recently, winning four out of their last five matches and showcasing their strength on both ends of the ice. Meanwhile, the Senators have had a mixed run of results, winning two of their last five games and struggling to find consistency.

Bookmakers have slightly favored the Senators for this matchup, with odds of 2.3 compared to the Blue Jackets’ odds of 2.6. Our model prediction also gives Ottawa the edge, forecasting a 44.1% chance of an away win. However, the Blue Jackets cannot be counted out, especially with their recent form and home advantage.

Tactically, both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure the victory. The predicted final score of 3:4 suggests a close and competitive matchup, with both teams likely to give it their all. It’s shaping up to be an exciting game with the potential for either side to come out on top.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-18T09:52:03+00:00.

Columbus
36.4%		 Draw
22.5%		 Ottawa
41.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:4

Outrights of NHL Ottawa Senators: 1.07% Columbus Blue Jackets: 0.33%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.67 4.32 2.36
Pinnacle 2.6 4.2 2.3

Latest Results

17.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:4 penalties
15.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Vancouver Canucks – 4:1
13.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Calgary Flames – 5:3
11.01.26 Utah Mammoth – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:3 OT
10.01.26 Colorado Avalanche – Columbus Blue Jackets – 4:0		 17.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Montreal Canadiens – 5:6 OT
14.01.26 New York Rangers – Ottawa Senators – 4:8
13.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Vancouver Canucks – 2:1
10.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Florida Panthers – 2:3
08.01.26 Colorado Avalanche – Ottawa Senators – 8:2

Facts

  • We will watch a tense game between outsiders (ranked 13 and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 2.
  • Columbus is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Ottawa has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • We predict that Columbus will win today’s game, with odds of 2.64.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 58:56. (average 2.9:2.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 31:26. (average 3.1:2.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.12.25 Ottawa Senators – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:4
    11.12.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Ottawa Senators – 3:6
    08.04.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Ottawa Senators – 5:2
    06.04.25 Ottawa Senators – Columbus Blue Jackets – 4:0
    29.03.25 Ottawa Senators – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 46 30 3 8 5 185:110 74
    2 Dallas Stars 48 23 4 9 12 162:135 63
    3 Minnesota Wild 49 18 9 9 13 155:140 63
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 47 17 7 12 11 160:145 60
    5 Edmonton Oilers 49 19 5 8 17 165:158 56
    6 Utah Mammoth 49 19 6 4 20 153:135 54
    7 San Jose Sharks 47 13 11 3 20 148:168 51
    8 Seattle Kraken 47 15 6 9 17 130:141 51
    9 Anaheim Ducks 48 14 10 3 21 158:172 51
    10 Los Angeles Kings 48 12 7 13 16 125:136 51
    11 Nashville Predators 48 16 7 4 21 138:161 50
    12 Calgary Flames 48 17 4 4 23 126:143 46
    13 St. Louis Blues 48 18 1 8 21 120:163 46
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 48 15 4 7 22 133:154 45
    15 Winnipeg Jets 47 17 2 6 22 144:148 44
    16 Vancouver Canucks 48 10 6 5 27 126:176 37

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 49 21 9 4 15 171:144 64
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 46 23 6 4 13 162:119 62
    3 Detroit Red Wings 49 21 8 4 16 153:150 62
    4 Montreal Canadiens 49 17 10 7 15 168:164 61
    5 Boston Bruins 49 21 7 2 19 164:150 58
    6 Buffalo Sabres 47 20 6 5 16 157:148 57
    7 New York Islanders 48 17 9 5 17 141:134 57
    8 Toronto Maple Leafs 48 17 7 8 16 162:158 56
    9 Pittsburgh Penguins 47 18 4 11 14 150:144 55
    10 Washington Capitals 49 21 3 6 19 157:143 54
    11 Florida Panthers 47 22 3 3 19 145:156 53
    12 Philadelphia Flyers 47 15 7 8 17 141:149 52
    13 Columbus Blue Jackets 48 13 9 7 19 148:160 51
    14 Ottawa Senators 47 17 5 6 19 156:159 50
    15 New Jersey Devils 48 16 8 2 22 127:149 50
    16 New York Rangers 49 14 7 6 22 132:150 48

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.35 (25.01%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7.75 (10.81%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.88 (9.44%)

    4. Edmonton Oilers: 10 (8.38%)

    5. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.38%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 11.5 (7.29%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 16 (5.24%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 21 (3.99%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 30 (2.79%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2.04%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 43.5 (1.93%)

    12. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.64%)

    13. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.37%)

    14. Buffalo Sabres: 61 (1.37%)

    15. New Jersey Devils: 71 (1.18%)

    16. Utah Mammoth: 71 (1.18%)

    17. New York Islanders: 71.5 (1.17%)

    18. Ottawa Senators: 78.5 (1.07%)

    19. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.83%)

    20. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.83%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 126 (0.66%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 151 (0.55%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 151 (0.55%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.48%)

    25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 251 (0.33%)

    26. New York Rangers: 301 (0.28%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 326 (0.26%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 326 (0.26%)

    29. San Jose Sharks: 401 (0.21%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.17%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.17%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 626 (0.13%)

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