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 predictions 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.
• In Columbus’ six games this season, four have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.
• These two teams combine for 6.4 goals per game, 0.4299999999999997 more than the over/under for this contest.
• This game’s over/under 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 are 2-3 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Nashville has not played with moneyline odds of -251 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 71.5% chance to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +205

• In six games as an underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has pulled off 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 has a 32.8% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 5, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has been important to Nashville’s offense this season, racking up 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).
• With five points through seven games (one goal and four assists), Luke Evangelista has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive efforts 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

• Kirill Marchenko’s three goals and five assists in six games give him eight points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Sean Monahan is a top scorer 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 has an .889 save percentage (39th in the league), with 104 total saves, while allowing 13 goals (3.3 goals against average). He has put up a 3-1-0 record between the posts for Columbus this season.

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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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