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The Winnipeg Jets play a crucial game tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets as they look to inch closer to a playoff spot.
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My Jets vs. Blue Jackets predictions for tonight look toward center Mark Scheifele, who continues to carry Winnipeg’s offense. Read to see why one of my favorite NHL picks for Saturday, April 4, is banking on the center to lend a helping hand to his team again.
Jets vs Blue Jackets predictionJets vs Blue Jackets best bet: Mark Scheifele Over 0.5 assists (-125)
With the Winnipeg Jets closing in on must-win territory to keep their season alive, I’ll be looking for Mark Scheifele to do what he does best: Pick up another helper tonight.
Scheifele had a fantastic March, posting 22 points in 16 games — with 15 of those being assists (and finished tied for the fourth-most in the NHL over that span).
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The veteran center has logged a helper in three of his last five outings and continues to roll alongside longtime linemate Kyle Connor, who’s found the back of the net in three of his last five as well.
Jets vs Blue Jackets same-game parlay
The Jets have been playing desperate hockey and picking up wins, with four victories over their last six games. That stretch includes two impressive wins over the Vegas Golden Knights and league-leading Colorado Avalanche.
The Blue Jackets, meanwhile, are trending the other way with five straight losses — giving up 4+ goals in three straight games.
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Jets vs Blue Jackets SGP
Mark Scheifele Over 0.5 assists
Jets vs Blue Jackets odds
Moneyline: Jets +115 | Blue Jackets -135
Puck Line: Jets +1.5 | Blue Jackets -1.5
Over/Under: Over 5.5 | Under 5.5
Jets vs Blue Jackets trend
The Over is 12-6 in the last 18 head-to-head meetings. Find more NHL betting trends for Jets vs. Blue Jackets.
How to watch Jets vs Blue Jackets
Location
Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
Date
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Puck drop
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
Sportsnet West
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