Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Predators

The Columbus Blue Jackets clash with the Nashville Predators in this NHL matchup at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, October 9. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Blue Jackets Look a Great Bet to Land Victory

We’re eager to back the Blue Jackets to get the better of the Predators and that leads us to the Moneyline for our prediction. It’s difficult to turn down the -100 that the visitors claim the win.

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8-4 Victory for Blue Jackets in Previous H2H Clash

Columbus Blue Jackets claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 6-1 win occurred against New York Islanders at Nationwide Arena. Zach Werenski racked up 2 points, featuring 1 goal and 1 assist. Goalie Jet Greaves had an awesome game, keeping out 36 shots (.973).

Nashville Predators last game saw them claim a 5-1 home win over Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena. Jonathan Marchessault was among the goalscorers where five different players found the net. Goalie Juuse Saros produced a great performance and had 29 saves (.967).

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 8-4 win for the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena when they last played the Predators. The Predators have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Elvis Merzlikins (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-21-5	3.2	.892	1
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

Juuse Saros (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-31-6	3	.895	4
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.9 goals from 29.7 shots on goal, with a 14.7% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have given up 2.6 goals from 31.2 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 94.4%.

Sean Monahan is the top points scorer with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, with Kent Johnson recording 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 0.80 goal against average with a .975 save percentage, including two shutouts.

The Predators have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 29.2 shots on goal, with a 21.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.2 goals from 28.7 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.1%.

The top points scorer is Ryan O'Reilly with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Filip Forsberg is next in line after registering 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Justus Annunen have a 3.80 GAA with a .851 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

The Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets look excellent value on the Moneyline and our pick is that the road team will claim a victory in this NHL encounter. We’re happy to take the -100 that they win.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track NHL injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our hockey predictions.

Key Blue Jackets vs Predators stats:

• Blue Jackets have won 6 consecutive games.
• Blue Jackets have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Predators have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Predators have lost 13 of their last 20 games.

Blue Jackets Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 50% chance of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan O'Reilly Over 1.5 Shots -185

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 7 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -185 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

Latest Ryan O'Reilly Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+220

First

+1400

Assists

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-208

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 3 - 2 Predators

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Blue Jackets to win by a 3-2 scoreline. At odds of +900, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Predators

1-0

Blue Jackets

+5500

Predators

+5000

2-0

Blue Jackets

+4500

Predators

+4500

2-1

Blue Jackets

+1500

Predators

+1400

3-0

Blue Jackets

+3300

Predators

+3000

3-1

Blue Jackets

+1900

Predators

+1800

3-2

Blue Jackets

+900

Predators

+850

4-0

Blue Jackets

+4500

Predators

+3500

4-1

Blue Jackets

+1700

Predators

+1500

4-2

Blue Jackets

+1600

Predators

+1500

4-3

Blue Jackets

+1050

Predators

+1000

5-0

Blue Jackets

+7500

Predators

+6600

5-1

Blue Jackets

+2800

Predators

+2400

5-2

Blue Jackets

+1800

Predators

+1600

5-3

Blue Jackets

+2500

Predators

+2200

5-4

Blue Jackets

+2200

Predators

+2000

6-0

Blue Jackets

+12000

Predators

+10000

6-1

Blue Jackets

+6600

Predators

+5000

6-2

Blue Jackets

+3500

Predators

+2900

6-3

Blue Jackets

+3300

Predators

+2800

6-4

Blue Jackets

+5000

Predators

+4500

6-5

Blue Jackets

+5000

Predators

+5000

7-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Predators

+14000

7-1

Blue Jackets

+11000

Predators

+9000

7-2

Blue Jackets

+9000

Predators

+7500

7-3

Blue Jackets

+6600

Predators

+5500

7-4

Blue Jackets

+7000

Predators

+6600

7-5

Blue Jackets

+11000

Predators

+10000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+12000

Predators

+12000

8-1

Blue Jackets

+12000

Predators

+14000

8-2

Blue Jackets

+12000

Predators

+12500

8-3

Blue Jackets

+12000

Predators

+13000

8-4

Blue Jackets

+13000

Predators

+11000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+13000

Predators

+14000

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Expecting Tight Affair

There are betting odds of -120 about Nashville Predators winning, with Columbus Blue Jackets currently available at -100. The sportsbooks give the home team a 55% chance of winning this game.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +110.

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Moneyline

Blue Jackets

-100

Predators

-120

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+163

Tie

+325

Predators

+128

Puck Line

Blue Jackets +1.5

-244

Predators -1.5

+194

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

Filip Forsberg is the First Goalscorer Favorite

There is +155 available that Filip Forsberg finds the net at any stage. He is available at +1100 to register the first goal which makes him favorite.

Player Goals

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

First

+155

Anytime

+1100

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

First

+250

Anytime

+1600

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

First

+270

Anytime

+1600

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Brady Martin (Predators)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Michael Bunting (Predators)

First

+320

Anytime

+2000

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

First

+320

Anytime

+2200

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Fedor Svechkov (Predators)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Roman Josi (Predators)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Charlie Coyle (Blue Jackets)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Mathieu Olivier (Blue Jackets)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Brady Skjei (Predators)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Ivan Provorov (Blue Jackets)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Michael McCarron (Predators)

First

+950

Anytime

+4000

Cole Smith (Predators)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Damon Severson (Blue Jackets)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Zach Aston-Reese (Blue Jackets)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Dante Fabbro (Blue Jackets)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Isac Lundestrom (Blue Jackets)

First

+1300

Anytime

+5500

Denton Mateychuk (Blue Jackets)

First

+1300

Anytime

+6600

Adam Wilsby (Predators)

First

+1400

Anytime

+6600

Erik Gudbranson (Blue Jackets)

First

+2000

Anytime

+10000

Player Assists

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-118

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-118

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-208

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Brady Skjei (Predators)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Brady Martin (Predators)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-164

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-164

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-189

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-161

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+125

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+125

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-100

Brady Martin (Predators)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-100

Brady Skjei (Predators)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Nashville Predators Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.1
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 11.8
• Takeaways: 3.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 21.2
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.