Something has to give when the Ottawa Senators (13-12-4, riding a three-game losing streak) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-11-6, also losers of three straight). The contest on Thursday, Dec. 11 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which squad we predict will bring home the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.

The Blue Jackets have totaled 28 goals over their past 10 games, while allowing 36 goals. A total of 28 power-play opportunities during that time have resulted in six power-play goals (21.4%). They are 3-3-4 over those contests.

Senators vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday

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

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-105)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

The Senators are 4-4-8 in overtime matchups on their way to a 13-12-4 overall record.
Ottawa has 14 points (5-6-4) in the 15 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Senators scored just one goal, they lost every time.
Ottawa has scored a pair of goals in six games this season (1-2-3 record, five points).
The Senators are 12-5-1 in the 18 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 25 points).
In the 11 games when Ottawa has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 6-4-1 to register 13 points.
In the 14 games when it outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 7-7-0 (14 points).
The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Senators went 5-4-4 in those matchups (14 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have a 13-11-6 record this season and are 6-6-12 in matchups that have needed overtime.
Columbus has earned 15 points (5-4-5) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
In nine games this season when the Blue Jackets ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-6-2).
Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 17 games, earning 28 points from those contests.
This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 10 games and registered 15 points with a record of 6-1-3.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 6-6-3 (15 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 15 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.

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