The Nashville Predators and Columbus Blue Jackets hit the ice in NHL action at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, October 26 at 8:00 PM ET. The game airs on ESPN+.

Nashville won 3-2 on the road its last time out on October 25 against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Columbus won at home in its last game on October 22, 6-2 over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Before this matchup, here is what you need to get ready for Saturday’s hockey action.

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Nashville Predators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds and betting lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:52 PM ET. For a full list of Sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Predators (-200)
  • Underdog: Blue Jackets (+166)
  • Over/under: 6

Predators vs. Blue Jackets game info and start time

  • Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: FanDuel Sports Network
  • Live stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
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Predators stats and trends

  • In five games as the moneyline favorite this season, Nashville has picked up a victory twice.
  • The Predators have not won this season with moneyline odds shorter than -200.
  • The moneyline odds say Nashville has a 66.7% chance of winning this game.
  • Nashville and its opponent have combined to put up more than 6 goals in four of seven games this season.
  • They are scoring at a 2.4 goals-per-game average (17 total) during that time.
  • Defensively, the Predators have given up 20 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Blue Jackets stats and trends

  • The Blue Jackets have been an underdog in six games this season, with three upset wins (50.0%).
  • Columbus has played with moneyline odds of +166 or longer two times this season, and split 1-1.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 37.6% chance for the Blue Jackets to win.
  • In 66.7% of Columbus’ previous games this season (4/6), the teams combined to score over Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals.
  • They are scoring at a 4.0 goals-per-game average (24 total) during that stretch.
  • Defensively, the Blue Jackets have given up 20 goals (3.3 per game) in those 10 matchups.