The Columbus Blue Jackets (33-30-9) host the Nashville Predators (27-39-8, losers of three straight) at Nationwide Arena. The contest on Tuesday, April 1 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which squad we project to capture the win in Tuesday's game.
The Predators' offense has put up 16 goals during their past 10 games, while their defense has allowed 23 goals. They have recorded 25 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (28.0%). They are 2-7-1 over those games.
Blue Jackets vs. Predators Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-201)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (-1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets are 33-30-9 overall and 10-9-19 in overtime contests.
- Columbus has 20 points (6-7-8) in the 21 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal, they've finished 0-5-2 (two points).
- Columbus has finished 4-10-1 in the 15 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering nine points).
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 43 games (29-10-4, 62 points).
- In the 25 games when Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 15-8-2 to register 32 points.
- In the 31 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 15-12-4 (34 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 37 times, and went 16-16-5 (37 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a 27-39-8 record this season and are 4-8-12 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Nashville has earned 24 points (8-8-8) in its 24 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Predators scored just one goal in 11 games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has earned 14 points (4-12-6 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Predators have earned 47 points in their 31 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Nashville has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 27 games and registered 25 points with a record of 11-13-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 16-16-5 (37 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Predators went 11-21-3 in those contests (25 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.17 | Goals Scored | 2.5 | 32nd |
| 27th | 3.35 | Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 23rd |
| 10th | 28.9 | Shots | 29.2 | 8th |
| 26th | 29.7 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 15th |
| 26th | 18.07% | Power Play % | 21.46% | 18th |
| 26th | 75.26% | Penalty Kill % | 81.02% | 9th |
Blue Jackets vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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