Blue Jackets vs. Jets Prediction & Picks - April 4

The Columbus Blue Jackets (38-26-12) will try to halt a five-game losing streak when they play the Winnipeg Jets (32-31-12) at home on Saturday, April 4 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which team will take home the victory in Saturday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 contests, the Jets have put up a record of 5-3-2. They have totaled 27 goals, while their opponents have scored 29. They have gone on the power play 30 times during that span, and have capitalized with four goals (13.3% of opportunities).

Blue Jackets vs. Jets Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Jets 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-146)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Jets (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets are 38-26-12 overall and 11-12-23 in overtime games.
• Columbus is 11-10-10 (32 points) in its 31 games decided by one goal.
• In the 15 games this season the Blue Jackets recorded just one goal, they went 3-9-3 (nine points).
• Columbus has lost all 10 games this season when it scored two goals.
• The Blue Jackets are 35-4-9 in the 48 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 79 points).
• In the 21 games when Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 31 points after finishing 13-3-5.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 23-13-7 (53 points).
• The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Blue Jackets finished 14-12-5 in those contests (33 points).

Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets have a 32-31-12 record this season and are 7-12-19 in contests that have gone to overtime.
• Winnipeg has earned 32 points (12-12-8) in its 32 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Jets recorded only one goal in 13 games and they've earned two points (0-11-2) in those contests.
• Winnipeg has eight points (3-5-2) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Jets have scored at least three goals in 46 games, earning 66 points from those contests.
• This season, Winnipeg has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 26 games and picked up 30 points with a record of 13-9-4.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Winnipeg has posted a record of 11-14-3 (25 points).
• The Jets' opponents have had more shots in 46 games. The Jets finished 21-17-8 in those contests (50 points).

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Blue Jackets vs. Jets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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