Predators vs. Blue Jackets: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

httpscdn.dataskrive.comapiassetQbxt5l7 Betsperts Media & Technology

bet365 Sportsbook Promo
$1,000 First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5, Get $150
FanDuel Promo Code
Bet $5, Get $150 in bonus bets if your bet WINS!
Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code
Claim a First Bet on Caesars up to $1,000!
DraftKings Promo Code
Bet $5, Get $200 + Daily No Sweat NBA SGP
BetMGM Sportsbook Promo
$1,500 First Bet Offer

Saturday will feature a projected one-sided NHL outing between the home favorite Nashville Predators (46-29-5, -285 on the moneyline to win) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (26-42-12, +235 moneyline odds) at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+, BSOH, and BSSO.

Tune in to watch the Predators and Blue Jackets square off on ESPN+, BSOH, and BSSO.

Predators vs. Blue Jackets Game Info & Odds

  • When: Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, BSOH, and BSSO
  • Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, BSOH, and BSSO
  • Favorite: Predators (-285)
  • Underdog: Blue Jackets (+235)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Watch the Predators vs. Blue Jackets live stream on Fubo

Free Live Stream Online: Start your free Fubo trial today!

Predators and Blue Jackets Betting Trends

  • Nashville’s 79 matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals 32 times.
  • Columbus has played 40 games this season with over 6.5 goals.
  • The two teams average six goals per game combined, 0.5 fewer than this game’s over/under.
  • These teams give up 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this game’s over/under.
  • The Predators have a 26-13 record when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • The Blue Jackets have been an underdog in 72 games this season, and won 21 (29.2%).

Predators Stats & Insights

  • The Predators’ 3.2 average goals per game add up to 258 total, which makes them the 11th-ranked scoring team in the league.
  • The Predators are ranked 14th in league play in goals against this season, having allowed 240 total goals (3.0 per game).
  • They’re ranked 14th in the league with a +18 goal differential .
  • The Predators connect on 10.0% of their shots, ranking 15th in the NHL.
  • The Predators have shut out opponents four times. As a team, they are averaging 23.0 hits and 15.3 blocked shots per game this season.
  • In their last 10 games, the Predators are 5-4-1 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.
  • They have averaged 3.0 goals per game (30 total) during that stretch.
  • Over on the defensive side, the Predators have allowed 29 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 outings.

Blue Jackets Stats & Insights

  • The Blue Jackets have scored 224 goals this season (2.8 per game) to rank 26th in the league.
  • The Blue Jackets have allowed 289 total goals (3.6 per game) to rank 30th.
  • Their 29th-ranked goal differential is -65.
  • The Blue Jackets are shooting 9.3% (27th in the league).
  • The Blue Jackets have shut out their opponent once this season.
  • Over the last 10 games, the Blue Jackets have gone 3-7-0 (65.0% of possible points).
  • They have scored 23 goals over that span.
  • Defensively, the Blue Jackets have allowed 33 goals (3.3 per game) in those 10 outings.

Predators Key Players to Watch

  • A major contributor this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has scored 92 points in 80 games (46 goals and 46 assists).
  • Roman Josi has 21 goals and 60 assists to total 81 points (1.0 per game).
  • In 62 games, Juuse Saros has a record of 34-23-5. He has conceded 166 goals (2.84 goals against average) and has racked up 1607 saves.

Predators Player Props

  • Filip Forsberg Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)
  • Filip Forsberg Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)
  • Roman Josi Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
  • Roman Josi Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
  • Gustav Nyquist Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
  • Gustav Nyquist Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)

Blue Jackets Key Players to Watch

  • Columbus’ Johnny Gaudreau has collected 48 assists and 11 goals in 79 games, good for 59 points.
  • Zachary Werenski is a key contributor for Columbus, with 52 total points this season. He has netted nine goals and provided 43 assists in 68 games.
  • Elvis Merzlikins has an .897 save percentage (48th in the league), with 1137 total saves, while giving up 130 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has put together a 13-17-8 record between the posts for Columbus this season.

Blue Jackets Player Props

  • Johnny Gaudreau Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105)
  • Johnny Gaudreau Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +154)

Predators vs. Blue Jackets Injuries

  • Predators: Dante Fabbro: Upper Body (Out), Alexander Carrier: Upper Body (Questionable)
  • Blue Jackets: Yegor Chinakhov: Upper Body (Out), Jake Bean: Hand (Out For Season), Boone Jenner: Personal (Questionable), Daniil Tarasov: Upper Body (Questionable), Adam Boqvist: Upper Body (Questionable), Elvis Merzlikins: Lower Body (Questionable), Carson Meyer: Upper Body (Questionable), Patrik Laine: Collarbone (Out), Sean Kuraly: Lower Body (Out), Kent Johnson: Shoulder (Out For Season), Adam Fantilli: Leg (Out)

Predators vs. Blue Jackets Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Predators (-1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Under (6.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Predators 4 – Blue Jackets 2

You can check our live NHL lines for the latest NHL odds, including money lines, spreads, and over/under totals.

Tip: If you want to check out how much you could win on a $10 bet if you parlayed today’s Predators vs. Blue Jackets picks, don’t forget to check out our free parlay calculator.

What is a parlay? Or even how to bet on hockey? Check out our complete guide to the best NHL betting sites.

bet365 Sportsbook Promo
$1,000 First Bet Safety Net or Bet $5, Get $150
FanDuel Promo Code
Bet $5, Get $150 in bonus bets if your bet WINS!
Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code
Claim a First Bet on Caesars up to $1,000!
DraftKings Promo Code
Bet $5, Get $200 + Daily No Sweat NBA SGP
BetMGM Sportsbook Promo
$1,500 First Bet Offer

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

Deals of the Day

See All