Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Jets vs Blue Jackets

The Winnipeg Jets meet the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, April 4.

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our betting prediction is for the Blue Jackets to win. They have a strong chance of beating the Jets and the -139 makes plenty of appeal.

Winnipeg Jets were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at American Airlines Center. Dallas Stars claimed a 3-0 win. Jets won the shots on goal, 22 to 21.

Columbus Blue Jackets lost on the road in their last game, making it five straight defeats. Carolina Hurricanes won 5-1 at Lenovo Center. Denton Mateychuk scored the goal from just 10 Blue Jackets shots.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Jets had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Canada Life Centre, they recorded a 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Connor Hellebuyck (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-23-11	2.9	.895	0
23/24	37-19-4	2.39	.921	5

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-19-9	2.6	.908	2
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 25.3 shots on goal, with a 10.8% powerplay efficiency. The Jets have been giving up 2.9 goals from 26.9 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.3%.

Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele are the top points scorers. They have both scored 11 points over the past 10 games, including 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck have a 2.84 goal against average with a .890 save percentage.

The Blue Jackets have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 25.0 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.7 goals from 26.8 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

The top points scorer is Zach Werenski with 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists, while Adam Fantilli is next best after having 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.29 GAA with a .916 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

Our Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that Columbus Blue Jackets should prove too strong in this NHL encounter. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering the home team to win and there’s lots of juice in the -139 available.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert hockey picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NHL predictions possible.

Key Jets vs Blue Jackets stats:

• Blue Jackets have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• Jets have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Jets have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Blue Jackets Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 58.1% chance of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

Those who are looking for more value when backing Columbus should consider the Puck Line. Place a wager on them to cover the spread that makes the most appeal at the odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zach Werenski Over 2.5 Shots -185

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets) has fired Over 2.5 shots on goal in 7 of the past 10 games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -185.

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Correct Score Prediction

Jets 2 - 4 Blue Jackets

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Blue Jackets winning 4-2. Odds of +1400 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Jets

Blue Jackets

1-0

Jets

+5000

Blue Jackets

+4500

2-0

Jets

+5000

Blue Jackets

+4000

2-1

Jets

+1500

Blue Jackets

+1300

3-0

Jets

+3500

Blue Jackets

+2500

3-1

Jets

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1600

3-2

Jets

+900

Blue Jackets

+800

4-0

Jets

+5000

Blue Jackets

+3300

4-1

Jets

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1300

4-2

Jets

+1800

Blue Jackets

+1400

4-3

Jets

+1150

Blue Jackets

+1000

5-0

Jets

+10000

Blue Jackets

+5500

5-1

Jets

+3500

Blue Jackets

+2000

5-2

Jets

+2200

Blue Jackets

+1400

5-3

Jets

+2800

Blue Jackets

+2200

5-4

Jets

+2200

Blue Jackets

+2000

6-0

Jets

+15000

Blue Jackets

+8000

6-1

Jets

+8000

Blue Jackets

+4500

6-2

Jets

+4500

Blue Jackets

+2500

6-3

Jets

+4000

Blue Jackets

+2800

6-4

Jets

+5500

Blue Jackets

+4500

6-5

Jets

+5500

Blue Jackets

+5000

7-0

Jets

+5500

Blue Jackets

+12500

7-1

Jets

+14000

Blue Jackets

+8000

7-2

Jets

+12000

Blue Jackets

+6600

7-3

Jets

+8000

Blue Jackets

+5000

7-4

Jets

+8000

Blue Jackets

+6000

7-5

Jets

+12500

Blue Jackets

+11000

7-6

Jets

+13000

Blue Jackets

+12000

8-1

Jets

+13000

Blue Jackets

+12500

8-2

Jets

+13000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-3

Jets

+13000

Blue Jackets

+12000

8-4

Jets

+14000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-5

Jets

+14000

Blue Jackets

+14000

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Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 59% chance of securing victory, Columbus Blue Jackets are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -145. For those wanting to back Winnipeg Jets, you will find +120 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -132.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Jets

+120

Blue Jackets

-145

3-Way Moneyline

Jets

+210

Tie

+325

Blue Jackets

+102

Puck Line

Jets +1.5

-222

Blue Jackets -1.5

+176

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

The gambling sites will have goalie and player props available for each game. Check out the various odds and take a view on whether a player’s Assists, Blocked Shots or Powerplay Points will hit over or under a certain line.

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

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Winnipeg Jets Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 20
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 26
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 16.7
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 5

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