Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Blue Jackets vs Predators pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Nashville.
- The Blue Jackets travel to Nashville looking for a win.
- The Blue Jackets are are averaging 4 goals per contest so far.
- The Blue Jackets are coming off a 6-2 win vs. the Maple Leafs.
- The Predators will be hosting the Blue Jackets and hold a 1-5-0 record.
- Nashville is 9th in power play goals this season.
- The Predators are coming off a 4-0 win vs. the Bruins.
Blue Jackets vs Predators Preview
Betting on today's Blue Jackets and Predators game? Catch the action at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, as the Predators hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Predators are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets.
Blue Jackets vs. Predators Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets at Nashville Predators
- Where: Nashville at Bridgestone Arena
- Date: Saturday, October 26th
- Betting Odds NAS -1.5, CBJ +197 | NAS -243 O/U 6.5
Blue Jackets Preview: Taking a Look at the Blue Jackets Chances in Nashville
With a 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blue Jackets evened their record at 3-3-0. As underdogs on the puck line, Columbus covered, and the total of 8 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
Five different players scored for the Blue Jackets in this one. They took control early, with James van Riemsdyk opening the scoring at 14:31 in the first period.
Columbus fired 38 shots on goal and scored 6 times in their 6-2 win over Toronto. Mathieu Olivier netted his 2nd and 3rd goals of the season, while Kirill Marchenko added his 3rd. Sean Monahan scored his 3rd goal, and Justin Danforth found the net for the first time this season.
The Blue Jackets jumped out with 3 first-period goals, adding two more in the second and one in the third. Danforth also contributed with 2 assists, bringing his season total to 2. Zach Werenski picked up two assists, giving him 4 on the year.
On the defensive side, the Blue Jackets will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to Toronto. Daniil Tarasov made 26 saves, posting a 92.9% save percentage. The defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 19 hits. Both goals they allowed came late in the game—one at 18:59 in the 2nd period and another at 13:03 in the 3rd.
Predators Preview: Can Nashville Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Nashville picked up their first win of the season, shutting out the Bruins 4-0. The Predators, favored on the puck line, covered with ease. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark. Nashville now sits at 1-5-0 for the season.
All four of Nashville’s goals came from different players, with Ryan O’Reilly opening the scoring at 2:44 in the first period. The Predators’ defense also held strong, with Juuse Saros stopping all 33 shots he faced.
Nashville took 42 shots on goal in their 4-0 win over Boston. Ryan O'Reilly netted his second goal of the season on a power play, while Tommy Novak added his third. Gustav Nyquist also scored, and Luke Evangelista picked up his first goal of the season on an empty net.
Evangelista also recorded his third assist on Novak's goal. Roman Josi added two assists, bringing his season total to five. The Predators had 20 giveaways in the game.
Juuse Saros was perfect in Nashville's last game, stopping all 33 shots from the Bruins and posting a 100% save percentage. The Predators' defense also contributed with 7 takeaways and 32 hits.
Blue Jackets vs Predators Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Columbus has an puck line record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 1-9 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Through their last five home games, Nashville has an puck line record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Predators have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 2-1.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 5-5 and an puck line mark of 4-6.
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