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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 combined for more than Saturday’s total of 6 goals four times this season.
• There have been four Columbus games with over 6 goals this season.
• The over/under 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 been victorious in two of their five games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (40.0%).
• Nashville has not played with moneyline odds of -251 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Predators have a 71.5% chance to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +205

• In six games as the underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has pulled off the upset three times.
• The Blue Jackets have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +205 or longer (in two chances).
• Columbus’ implied probability to win is 32.8% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 5, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors this season with seven points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 9.1%.
• With two goals and four assists, Ryan O’Reilly is one of the top contributors for Nashville with his six points (0.9 per game).
• Through seven games, Luke Evangelista has proven himself as a contributor for Nashville. He has five points (one goal and four assists).
• In the six games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .908, 22nd in the league.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Kirill Marchenko is a leading scorer for Columbus, with eight points this season. He has recorded three goals and five assists in six games.
• Sean Monahan is a top contributor for Columbus, with seven total points this season. He has netted three goals and provided four assists in six contests.
• Yegor Chinakhov has three goals and four assists, for a season point total of seven.
• Daniil Tarasov has a 3-1-0 record this season, with an .889 save percentage (39th in the league). In 4 games, he has 104 saves, and has conceded 13 goals (3.3 goals against average).

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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)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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