The Nashville Predators (27-39-8) travel to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (33-30-9) on Tuesday, April 1st. This game will be played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus and televised on ESPN+. The Predators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Blue Jackets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Capitals. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Predators vs Blue Jackets

The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win

Nashville improved to 27-39-8 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Predators covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the 6.5 goal line.

All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players, with their first goal tying it up at 1-1. The Predators took the lead with 1:20 left in the second period and added two empty-netters in the third.

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Columbus fell to 33-30-9 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. As underdogs on the puck line, the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that.

Columbus didn’t score until the second period, when Damon Severson found the net with 19:11 left. The Capitals had already scored at 0:56 in the first period, setting the tone early. Kevin Labanc added another goal for the Blue Jackets later in the second period.

Nashville Offense Breakdown

Nashville’s offense took 25 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays in their 5-2 win over Colorado. The Predators added two empty-netters, with Filip Forsberg netting his 7th goal of the season and Gustav Nyquist scoring his 4th.

Earlier in the game, Steven Stamkos scored his 2nd goal of the season, while Roman Josi added his 1st. Nashville had 15 giveaways and saw five different players find the net.

Blue Jackets Offense Breakdown

Columbus took 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only netted two. Damon Severson scored his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second period.

Columbus had 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his fifth assist of the season on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese recorded his second assist.

Nashville Team Defense

Defensively, the Predators allowed the first goal 2:54 into the second period and another at the 17:43 mark of the third, but they held the Avalanche scoreless in the first. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while Nashville’s defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.

Columbus Team Defense

Columbus’ defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period. They conceded another at 15:09 in the second and one more at 1:26 in the third. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage.

Predators vs Blue Jackets Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Predators offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Nashville posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 4-6 ATS.
• Across the Blue Jackets last ten home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 7-3, while going 4-6 straight-up.
• The last ten games that Columbus was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
• As the betting favorite, the Predators have an puck line mark of just 2-8 in their last ten games. Nashville posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.

Predators vs Blue Jackets Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline bet in this one, we have the Blue Jackets coming out on top. However, with the lines sitting at -191, I’d recommend looking to the puck line as our projections have the Blue Jackets winning by more than one goal.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Blue Jackets to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Blue Jackets to win this one by multiple goals over the Predators.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 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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