The Ottawa Senators (18-14-5) and Columbus Blue Jackets (16-15-6) play at Canadian Tire Centre on Monday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Senators lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-5 in their most recent outing, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 4-2 win against the New York Islanders.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which team we think will come out on top in Monday's action on the ice.

The Blue Jackets' offense has put up 28 goals during their past 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 32 goals. They have had 32 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored seven goals (21.9%). They are 3-6-1 over those contests.

Senators vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Senators 4, Blue Jackets 3.

Moneyline Pick: Senators (-218)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

The Senators have an 18-14-5 record overall, with a 5-5-10 record in games that have needed overtime.
In the 18 games Ottawa has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-7-5 record (good for 17 points).
In the four games this season the Senators recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
Ottawa has finished 1-3-4 in the eight games this season when it scored two goals (registering six points).
The Senators have scored at least three goals in 24 games (17-6-1, 35 points).
In the 15 games when Ottawa has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 9-4-2 record (20 points).
When it has outshot opponents, Ottawa is 12-8-1 (25 points).
The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Senators finished 5-5-4 in those contests (14 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets (16-15-6 overall) have posted a record of 7-6-13 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
Columbus has earned 17 points (6-6-5) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
Across the nine games this season the Blue Jackets finished with just one goal, they have earned four points.
Columbus failed to win all five games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 22 times, earning 34 points from those matchups (15-3-4).
Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 9-8-3 (21 points).
The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Blue Jackets went 7-7-3 in those contests (17 points).

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