Jets vs Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Chris Faria - Contributor at Covers.com
Chris Faria • Betting Analyst 8+ years betting experience
Updated: Apr 4, 2026 , 10:47 AM ET • 3 min read

Mark Scheifele was in a giving mood throughout March, and we expect him to continue accumulating apples into April in a must-win game tonight.

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Mark Scheifele o0.5  Assists (-125) Mark Scheifele o0.5 Assists (-125)
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Photo By - Reuters Connect. Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) celebrates a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights with Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81).

The Winnipeg Jets play a crucial game tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets as they look to inch closer to a playoff spot.

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 prediction

Jets 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).

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.

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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.

Jets vs Blue Jackets SGP

  • Jets moneyline
  • 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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After writing a few pieces for the Varsity newspaper during his time at the University of Toronto, Chris Faria's career in sports truly began in 2019 when he attended the sports journalism program at Centennial College. Since then, he’s covered virtually every sport under the sun, having written for several different outlets including Covers and the Canadian Olympic Committee. A lifelong hockey fan and player, Chris currently works full-time for the National Hockey League.

Outside of hockey, he’s also an avid poker player and mixed martial arts fan, which is coincidentally his favorite sport to bet on – usually in the form of a parlay on bet365. The main lesson he’s learned from years of betting is bankroll management: "Never bet more than you’re comfortable losing and never chase your losses."

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