The Nashville Predators battle the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in NHL betting odds action at Bridgestone Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Nashville Predators in this one found them earlier as 100 underdogs on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3-2.6 win for the Predators on Thursday. 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 Columbus Blue Jackets will look to vanquish their hosts on Thursday, as they are 32-11-4 this season, while the Predators are 23-17-8. Columbus is 18-25-4 against the total, while Nashville is 22-22-4 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nashville vs Columbus injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Nashville Predators rated this week at No. 22 and the Columbus Blue Jackets sitting at No. 5.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Nashville's No. 13-ranked offense, averaging 2.79 goals per game, against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 4 at 2.34 goals allowed. The Predators power play is averaging 17.72% while the Blue Jackets defense kills off 83.7% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Columbus was a 4-2 loser on the road against the Islanders. Bettors on New York at +113 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
The Predators were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Sabres. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Buffalo at +147 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus at New York, Tuesday, January 31st
Nashville at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, January 31st