How to Pick the Predators vs. Blue Jackets Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 26
Published 11:39 pm Friday, October 25, 2024
Before the puck drops at 8:00 PM ET in Saturday’s contest between the Nashville Predators and the Columbus Blue Jackets, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your sights set on building a parlay.
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Predators vs. Blue Jackets Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.8 goals)
- Four Nashville games this season have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals.
- This season, four of Columbus’ games have featured more than 6 goals.
- The Predators score 2.43 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 4, adding up to 0.4 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
- This game’s total is 0.9 less than the 6.9 goals these two teams give up per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -251
- The Predators have gone 2-3 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
- Nashville is yet to play with moneyline odds of -251 or shorter.
- Based on the moneyline in this game, the Predators’ implied win probability is 71.5%.
Blue Jackets Moneyline: +205
- Columbus has claimed an upset victory three times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in six games as the underdog).
- When the Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +205 or longer, they have won a single game out of two opportunities.
- Columbus’ implied probability to win this game is 32.8% based on the moneyline.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Columbus 5, Nashville 2
Predators Points Leaders
- One of Nashville’s top offensive players this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded seven points in seven games.
- Ryan O’Reilly has two goals and four assists for Nashville to compile six total points (0.9 per game).
- On 14 shots (for one goal) and four assists, Luke Evangelista has recorded five points this season.
- Juuse Saros (2-4-0) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Nashville.
Blue Jackets Points Leaders
- Columbus’ Kirill Marchenko has collected five assists and three goals in six games, good for eight points.
- Sean Monahan is a top contributor for Columbus, with seven total points this season. He has netted three goals and provided four assists in six games.
- Columbus’ Yegor Chinakhov has seven points (three goals, four assists) this season.
- Daniil Tarasov’s record stands at 3-1-0 on the season, allowing 13 goals (3.3 goals against average) and collecting 104 saves with an .889 save percentage (39th in the league).
Predators’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
10/19/2024 | Red Wings | L 5-2 | Home | -200 |
10/22/2024 | Bruins | W 4-0 | Home | -142 |
10/25/2024 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Away | -180 |
10/26/2024 | Blue Jackets | – | Home | -251 |
10/28/2024 | Lightning | – | Away | – |
10/31/2024 | Oilers | – | Home | – |
11/2/2024 | Avalanche | – | Home | – |
Blue Jackets’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
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10/17/2024 | Sabres | W 6-4 | Home | +121 |
10/19/2024 | Wild | L 3-1 | Home | +153 |
10/22/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 6-2 | Home | +163 |
10/26/2024 | Predators | – | Away | +205 |
10/28/2024 | Oilers | – | Home | – |
10/30/2024 | Islanders | – | Home | – |
11/1/2024 | Jets | – | Home | – |
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Nashville vs. Columbus Game Info
- Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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