Nashville Predators vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/1/25
Betting on today’s Predators and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Blue Jackets are favored by -1.5 vs. the Predators.
NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5
This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, April 1st.
WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:
- Based on our analysis, we foresee the Blue Jackets winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
- Take the Blue Jackets on the moneyline
- The Blue Jackets should also cover at -1.5
Will the Predators Find a Way to Win in Columbus?
Nashville improved to 27-39-8 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
Five different players scored for Nashville, who trailed 1-0 before Steven Stamkos tied it at 11:29 in the second period. The Predators added two empty-net goals to seal the victory.
Nashville’s offense put up 5 goals on 25 shots in their 5-2 win over Colorado. The Predators had 15 giveaways but managed to score twice on power plays and added two empty-net goals in the final 1:14 of the game.
Five different players found the net for Nashville. Roman Josi scored his first goal of the season and added an assist, while Filip Forsberg netted his 7th goal, one of the two empty-netters. Gustav Nyquist also scored, bringing his season total to 4 goals.
Defensively, Nashville gave up the first goal at 17:06 in the 2nd period and another at 2:17 in the 3rd, but they held strong late, securing a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the Predators’ defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.
Will Columbus Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Columbus dropped to 33-30-9 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled early, allowing five goals in the first period. Going into the game as underdogs on the puck line, the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
Columbus managed to score twice, with Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each finding the net. The Blue Jackets’ defense allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the game.
Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.
Columbus had 13 giveaways and recorded 3 assists. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan notched his 5th assist on Labanc’s goal.
Defensively, the Blue Jackets will look to bounce back after giving up 7 goals to the Capitals. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits, but they struggled early, allowing 5 goals in the first period and another late in the third.