If you’re seeking best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Predators vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.8 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total (6 goals) four times this season.
• 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 over/under of 6.
• The 6.9 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.9 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -251

• The Predators are 2-3 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Nashville is yet to play a game with moneyline odds shorter than -251.
• The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 71.5% in this game.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +205

• In six games as an underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has secured the upset three times.
• 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 matchup 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.
• With two goals and four assists, Ryan O’Reilly is one of the top contributors for Nashville with his six points (0.9 per game).
• Through seven games, Luke Evangelista has proven himself as another option for Nashville. He has five points (one goal and four assists).
• Juuse Saros (2-4-0) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Nashville.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Kirill Marchenko has scored three goals (0.5 per game) and collected five assists (0.8 per game), taking 2.7 shots per game and shooting 18.8%. That makes him among the leaders for Columbus with eight total points (1.3 per game).
• Sean Monahan’s seven points this season, including three goals and four assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
• Yegor Chinakhov has three goals and four assists, for a season point total of seven.
• Columbus’ Daniil Tarasov is 3-1-0 this season, collecting 104 saves and giving up 13 goals (3.3 goals against average) with an .889 save percentage (39th in the league).

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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)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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