For the upcoming game between the Nashville Predators and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Predators vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.8 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) four times this season.
• This season, four of Columbus’ games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.43) and Blue Jackets (4).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.9 goals per game, 0.9 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -251

• The Predators have won 40.0% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (2-3).
• Nashville is yet to play a game with moneyline odds shorter than -251.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Predators have a 71.5% chance to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +205

• In Columbus’ six games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has three wins.
• The Blue Jackets have won a single game with moneyline odds of +205 or longer (in two such games).
• Columbus has a 32.8% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 5, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has recorded seven points.
• Ryan O’Reilly has two goals and four assists for Nashville to compile six total points (0.9 per game).
• On 14 shots (for one goal) and four assists, Luke Evangelista has contributed five points this season.
• Across six games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 2-4-0. During those games, he’s allowed 16 goals while recording 158 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Kirill Marchenko is a key offensive option for Columbus, with eight points this season. He has put up three goals and five assists in six games.
• Sean Monahan has made a big impact for Columbus this season with seven points, thanks to three goals and four assists.
• Columbus’ Yegor Chinakhov has seven points, courtesy of three goals (first on team) and four assists (second).
• Columbus’ Daniil Tarasov is 3-1-0 this season, compiling 104 saves and permitting 13 goals (3.3 goals against average) with an .889 save percentage (39th in the league).

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Nashville vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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