Predators vs. Blue Jackets October 20 NHL Betting Preview and Odds
The Nashville Predators (2-2-1) face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (1-3-0) at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m.
The Blue Jackets enter on a high note after their first win of the season, a 4-3 overtime victory against Vancouver. Johnny Gaudreau leads Columbus with 4 points (2G, 2A), while the team averages just 2.24 goals per game and remains the only NHL team without a power play goal.
Elvis Merzlikins (1-1-0, 3.89 GAA, .867 SV%) is expected to start for Columbus. The Blue Jackets are still missing key scorer Patrik Laine due to injury.
The Predators have struggled since returning from Europe, losing two games to Dallas and falling to LA in overtime. Mikael Grandlund leads Nashville with 5 points (0G, 5A). Juuse Saros (1-2-1, 3.00 GAA, .897 SV%) is likely to get the start.
Odds (via betJACK):
- Predators: -150 ML, -1.5 (+165)
- Blue Jackets: +123 ML, +1.5 (-200)
Prediction: Despite Columbus' recent win, Nashville is the stronger team. Take the Predators moneyline (-150) as they should win this road matchup.
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