The Nashville Predators (36-25-3) travel to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-31-10) on Saturday, March 9th. This game will be played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 12:30 ET.

Predators vs Blue Jackets

The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win

As the 7th ranked team in the Western Conference, the Nashville Predators have a record of 36-25-3 and have gone 9-1 over their last ten games. On the road, the Predators have won five straight games and have a record of 18-10-2 this season. In games against other Western Conference teams, Nashville has gone 22-18 this year.

Overall, the Predators are favored in 27 of their 64 games and have gone 17-9-1 in those games. Against teams in the Central Division, Nashville has gone 13-6 this season. Over their last five games, the Predators have a record of 4-1, and they have won two of their last three games.

On the road this season, the Predators have a puck line record of 19-11, and their average scoring margin is +.3 goals per game. So far, Nashville has gone 36-28 against the puck line, and they have 22 wins by multiple goals.

Across their last 10 road games, the Predators have a puck line record of 8-2, and their puck line record as the favorite is 12-15. In their last three games, Nashville has gone 2-1 against the puck line.

In their last game, the Predators were the hosts against the Sabres, and they came away with a 4-2 win. The Predators scored two goals in the first period against the Sabres and found the net two times in the 3rd period. Of Nashville’s four goals, two were scored while in power play situations. Their game ended with 24 shots on goal and 19 giveaways.

Nashville also picked up a win against the puck line, coming into the game favored by -1.5. The game ended below the over/under line of 6.5, with a combined total of 6 goals.

The Columbus Blue Jackets Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, Columbus has gone 12-16-4, and they have won their last two games at Nationwide Arena. In the Eastern Conference, the Blue Jackets are 16th with 54 points and a record of 22-31-10. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Columbus has gone just 10-29 for the year and 4-16 within the Metropolitan Division.

Over their last ten games, the Blue Jackets have gone 5-5, and they have won three of their last five games overall. As the underdog, Columbus has gone 19-29-9 this season, and they have lost two straight games when they have been the underdog.

When it comes to puck line results, the Blue Jackets have gone 36-27 this season and have gone 6-4 in their last ten games. Overall, Columbus has gone 14-25 in games decided by more than one goal.

As the underdog, the Blue Jackets have gone 34-23 vs. the puck line, and they have gone 17-15 at home this year. In their last ten games at home, Columbus has gone 6-4 vs. the puck line.

In their recent matchup, the Blue Jackets hosted the Oilers and came away with a 4-2 victory. In the 3rd period, the Blue Jackets found the net one time against the Oilers after their three goals in the first period. All four goals came at even strength. They finished with 28 shots on goal and had 0 turnovers.

Despite being the underdog, Columbus managed to secure a win against the puck line in the game. The game finished below the over/under line of 7 with a combined total of 6 goals.

Nashville Offense Breakdown

For their offensive performance, the Predators come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 12th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. Coming into the game, the Predators have a 18-13 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 17-12.

The Predators’ over/under record this season is 28-30-6. For the season, they have had 38 games failing to surpass this game’s over/under line of 6.5. Overall, their games are averaging 6.3 goals per game.

Blue Jackets Offense Breakdown

Offensively, the Blue Jackets come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 21st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 20th position in the league. Columbus’ offense is currently ranked 32nd in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 23rd in the league.

So far, the Blue Jackets have an over/under record of 31-29-3. Coming into the game, they have played 33 games that went beyond the 6.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6.7 goals per game.

Nashville Team Defense

Defensively, the Predators are currently 12th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.1 shots per game against Nashville. They also are 23rd in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.

Columbus Team Defense

Defensively, the Blue Jackets are currently 4th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33 shots per game against Columbus. They also are 29th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.

Predators vs Blue Jackets Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, Nashville has an puck line mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Through their last ten home games, Columbus has an puck line record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• The last five games that Columbus was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
• Through their last five games as the favorite, the Predators have an puck line record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.

Predators vs Blue Jackets Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blue Jackets to take down the Predators at home. With the moneyline currently at +133, I’m placing my bet on the Blue Jackets straight-up.

Our projections have the Blue Jackets pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Blue Jackets, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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