Bridgestone Arena hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Nashville Predators and the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Nashville Predators as -145 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5.5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3-2.8 win for the Blue Jackets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Predators sit at 52-18-11 on the season; in comparison, the Columbus Blue Jackets are currently 45-29-7. Looking to wager on the totals? Nashville is 40-40-1 OU, and Columbus is 40-41 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nashville vs Columbus injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 16-ranked Nashville Predators and the No. 6-rated Columbus Blue Jackets in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Nashville Predators No. 7-ranked offense (3.25 goals per game) against a Columbus Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.79 goals per game allowed. The Predators Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.82% rate while the Blue Jackets have a 76.44% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blue Jackets were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Penguins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Pittsburgh at +100 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
The Predators were a 4-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Capitals. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Nashville at -107 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Columbus is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Columbus is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games
- Columbus is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Nashville is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games
- Nashville is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Nashville is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
- Nashville is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Columbus
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus home to , Wednesday, December 31st
Nashville home to , Wednesday, December 31st
