Nashville Predators vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Apr 2025

Get Under 5.5 as the Value Bet

We think odds of +108 are pretty generous when it comes to Under 5.5 on the total. The Predators and the Blue Jackets shouldn’t add to many goals to the scoreboard.

Predators Have Claimed 7 Wins in 10 on H2H

Nashville Predators have suffered a defeat in their previous three games including a recent 2-1 loss. This occurred on the road at Wells Fargo Center against Philadelphia Flyers. Zachary L'Heureux was the solitary scorer after Predators registered 29 shots.

Columbus Blue Jackets suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-2 scoreline occurred on the road at Canadian Tire Centre against Ottawa Senators. Kirill Marchenko and Boone Jenner scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Predators and the Blue Jackets saw the former win. It was a 4-3 scoreline at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators have beaten the Blue Jackets in the past four meetings. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Juuse Saros (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-4-2	2.9	.900	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

Elvis Merzlikins (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-1-0	3	.915	0
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

2 wins, 7 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 1.6 goals from 26.1 shots on goal, with a 20.6% powerplay efficiency. The Predators have given up 2.6 goals from 23.9 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.3%.

Filip Forsberg is the top points scorer with 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, with Luke Evangelista racking up 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.42 goal against average with a .898 save percentage.

The Blue Jackets have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.5 goals from 31.2 shots on goal, with a 4.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.7 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.8%.

Boone Jenner and Mathieu Olivier have scored the most points on 8, with each player managing 5 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins have a 3.75 GAA with a .878 SV%.

Nashville Predators vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

There could be a shortage of goals in this NHL encounter. Therefore, going under the line makes lots of appeal, especially at odds of +108.

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making NHL predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the team, player and goalie stats provide.

Key Predators vs Blue Jackets stats:

• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 5 of the last 5 Predators games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Predators games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Predators games on the road this season.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blue Jackets games at home.

Under 5.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 48.1% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

There’s the option to place a Bet Builder should you want to bet on Under but also combine this with other selections. The big upside is that you can land a bigger return if the wager wins.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zach Werenski Over 2.5 Shots -192

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 3 straight home games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -192 available.

Latest Zach Werenski Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+250

First

+1400

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-192

Under 2.5

+145

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Correct Score Prediction

Predators 3 - 2 Blue Jackets

There could be merit in backing the Predators to win 3-2. Odds of +1000 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Predators

Blue Jackets

1-0

Predators

+6000

Blue Jackets

+5000

2-0

Predators

+6000

Blue Jackets

+4500

2-1

Predators

+1700

Blue Jackets

+1400

3-0

Predators

+4500

Blue Jackets

+2800

3-1

Predators

+2400

Blue Jackets

+1600

3-2

Predators

+1000

Blue Jackets

+800

4-0

Predators

+6600

Blue Jackets

+3000

4-1

Predators

+2400

Blue Jackets

+1300

4-2

Predators

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1300

4-3

Predators

+1150

Blue Jackets

+950

5-0

Predators

+12000

Blue Jackets

+5000

5-1

Predators

+4000

Blue Jackets

+1800

5-2

Predators

+2400

Blue Jackets

+1300

5-3

Predators

+2900

Blue Jackets

+1900

5-4

Predators

+2200

Blue Jackets

+1800

6-0

Predators

+15000

Blue Jackets

+7500

6-1

Predators

+10000

Blue Jackets

+4000

6-2

Predators

+5000

Blue Jackets

+2200

6-3

Predators

+4000

Blue Jackets

+2400

6-4

Predators

+5500

Blue Jackets

+4000

6-5

Predators

+5000

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-0

Predators

+5000

Blue Jackets

+11000

7-1

Predators

+14000

Blue Jackets

+6600

7-2

Predators

+12500

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-3

Predators

+8000

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-4

Predators

+8000

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-5

Predators

+12000

Blue Jackets

+9000

7-6

Predators

+12000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-1

Predators

+12000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-2

Predators

+12000

Blue Jackets

+9000

8-3

Predators

+12000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-4

Predators

+12000

Blue Jackets

+9000

8-5

Predators

+12000

Blue Jackets

+12000

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Nashville Predators vs Columbus Blue Jackets 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.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Blue Jackets Victory

With the sportsbooks giving them a 67% probability of winning this game, Columbus Blue Jackets might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -204 Moneyline betting odds. Nashville Predators are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +168.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -128.

In the Race to 3 Goals betting, the Blue Jackets are favorites and they can be backed at -135 to attain this total first. If you want to back the Predators, then odds of +240 can be found.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League encounter. The betting sites offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Predators

+168

Blue Jackets

-204

3-Way Moneyline

Predators

+260

Tie

+335

Blue Jackets

-119

Puck Line

Predators +1.5

-149

Blue Jackets -1.5

+122

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

Kirill Marchenko Favorite to Find the Net First

Favorite Kirill Marchenko is priced at +950 to be the first player to light the lamp. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score at anytime at odds of +165.

Player Goals

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

First

+163

Anytime

+1000

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

First

+165

Anytime

+950

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

First

+175

Anytime

+1000

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

First

+190

Anytime

+1100

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

First

+195

Anytime

+1100

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

First

+195

Anytime

+1100

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

First

+220

Anytime

+1200

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

First

+220

Anytime

+1200

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

First

+250

Anytime

+1400

Yegor Chinakhov (Blue Jackets)

First

+270

Anytime

+1400

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

First

+270

Anytime

+1400

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

First

+270

Anytime

+1500

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

First

+285

Anytime

+1500

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

First

+290

Anytime

+1500

Michael Bunting (Predators)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Fedor Svechkov (Predators)

First

+360

Anytime

+1900

James van Riemsdyk (Blue Jackets)

First

+370

Anytime

+1800

Luke Kunin (Blue Jackets)

First

+410

Anytime

+2000

Justin Danforth (Blue Jackets)

First

+410

Anytime

+2000

Colton Sissons (Predators)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Jakub Vrána (Predators)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Zachary Aston-Reese (Blue Jackets)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Kieffer Bellows (Predators)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Zachary L’Heureux (Predators)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 3.5

-111

Under 3.5

-116

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-118

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-185

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-192

Under 2.5

+145

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

+105

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+150

Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nashville Predators Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 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 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 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 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 1.60 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.10 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 16.5
• Faceoff Wins : 25.5
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 19.1
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 31.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 17.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.8
• Hits: 23.5
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 25.1
• Giveaways: 19
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team News

Nashville Predators Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
9	Filip Forsberg	74	18.66	28	39	67	-18
81	Jonathan Marchessault	73	18.06	19	30	49	-26
91	Steven Stamkos	74	18	23	22	45	-27

90	Ryan O'Reilly	71	18.98	17	27	44	-23
59	Roman Josi	53	25.03	9	29	38	-26
58	Michael Bunting	68	15.39	16	16	32	-24
76	Brady Skjei	74	21.82	10	18	28	-18
22	Luke Evangelista	60	13.62	9	16	25	-3
10	Colton Sissons	72	14.36	7	14	21	-12
40	Fyodor Svechkov	44	12.6	7	7	14	-13
68	Zachary L'Heureux	54	11.76	5	9	14	-5
37	Nick Blankenburg	52	19.32	3	10	13	5
19	Jakub Vrana	32	10.24	8	4	12	2
47	Michael McCarron	66	13.54	4	8	12	-17
36	Cole Smith	63	13.44	4	7	11	-11
20	Justin Barron	54	16.88	4	5	9	-12
58	Marc Del Gaizo	38	16.73	1	7	8	1
82	Jordan Oesterle	29	17.1	1	5	6	0
83	Adam Wilsby	23	18.1	1	4	5	3
26	Kieffer Bellows	16	10.84	2	2	4	-3
24	Spencer Stastney	21	16.41	0	3	3	-7
	Andreas Englund	28	13.11	1	1	2	-7
89	Ozzy Wiesblatt	4	11.05	0	1	1	2
5	Kevin Gravel	6	17.83	0	1	1	3
3	Jeremy Lauzon	28	17.97	0	1	1	-4
	Jake Lucchini	3	11.5	0	0	0	-2
25	Joakim Kemell	2	10.35	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
74	Juuse Saros	53	2.87	0.898
29	Justus Annunen	30	2.98	0.891
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Columbus Blue Jackets Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
8	Zach Werenski	71	27.17	20	52	72	9
86	Kirill Marchenko	69	18.85	28	38	66	25
91	Kent Johnson	58	17.47	22	24	46	-4

23	Sean Monahan	44	19.47	14	30	44	15
11	Adam Fantilli	72	17.74	22	22	44	-2
10	Dmitri Voronkov	63	17.29	20	22	42	13
4	Cole Sillinger	56	17.23	9	21	30	-13
9	Ivan Provorov	72	23.33	7	23	30	4
21	James van Riemsdyk	63	12.33	14	16	30	-7
24	Mathieu Olivier	72	14.48	17	12	29	-5
78	Damon Severson	69	19.09	6	19	25	6
	Dante Fabbro	58	20.98	6	14	20	16
17	Justin Danforth	51	14.66	8	10	18	-7
11	Luke Kunin	73	14.71	11	7	18	-25
7	Sean Kuraly	72	11.63	5	10	15	-3
27	Zach Aston-Reese	71	13.59	4	11	15	-14
59	Yegor Chinakhov	29	15.88	7	8	15	-6
38	Boone Jenner	16	17.99	5	10	15	2
62	Kevin Labanc	34	10.49	2	10	12	2
5	Denton Mateychuk	35	17.93	4	6	10	-4
23	Jake Christiansen	66	12.69	1	7	8	7
65	Luca Del Bel Belluz	15	13.75	2	6	8	2
82	Mikael Pyyhtiae	47	12.1	4	3	7	-11
36	Christian Fischer	46	11.12	1	6	7	-6
3	Jack Johnson	38	12.72	0	5	5	-8
22	Jordan Harris	29	11.11	1	3	4	-5
44	Erik Gudbranson	6	15.95	0	1	1	0
	Joseph Labate	6	9.1	0	1	1	1
67	James Malatesta	2	10.55	0	0	0	-1
12	Owen Sillinger	1	13.2	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
40	Daniil Tarasov	18	3.49	0.882
90	Elvis Merzlikins	48	3.09	0.895
73	Jet Greaves	6	2.83	0.905

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups