
The Nashville Predators host the Columbus Blue Jackets in a season opener on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As the action begins for the start of the NHL season, here's who we predict will take home the victory in Thursday's action.
Predators vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Predators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+105)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators had a 30-44-8 record overall, with a 6-8-14 record in games that needed overtime, last season.
- Nashville was 9-9-8 (26 points) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
- In the 13 games last season the Predators scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Nashville finished 4-12-6 in the 22 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 14 points).
- The Predators were 26-10-1 when they scored three or more goals (to register 53 points).
- In the 29 games when Nashville recorded a lone power-play goal, it had a 12-14-3 record (27 points).
- In the 41 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Nashville was 18-18-5 (41 points).
- The Predators' opponent had more shots in 39 games last season. The Predators went 12-24-3 in those contests (27 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets had a 10-9-19 record in overtime contests last season, and a 40-33-9 overall record.
- Columbus picked up 22 points (7-7-8) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
- Last season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in seven games, and they picked up two points (0-5-2).
- Columbus picked up nine points (4-10-1 record) last season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Blue Jackets picked up 76 points in their 51 games when they scored three or more goals.
- Last season Columbus scored a single power-play goal in 28 games and registered 38 points, with a record of 18-8-2.
- When outshooting its opponent last season, Columbus was 18-12-4 (40 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents had more shots in 41 games last season. The Blue Jackets finished 19-17-5 in those contests (43 points).
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Team Stats Comparison (2024-25)
Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
31st | 2.59 | Goals Scored | 3.26 | 7th |
27th | 3.34 | Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 25th |
8th | 29.3 | Shots | 29.0 | 10th |
15th | 28.5 | Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 28th |
18th | 21.83% | Power Play % | 18.92% | 23rd |
7th | 81.48% | Penalty Kill % | 76.96% | 22nd |
Predators vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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