Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 4/13/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Bally Sports South

The Columbus Blue Jackets (26-41-12) are traveling to Bridgestone Arena on Saturday where they will try to beat the Nashville Predators (45-29-5).

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a rough game after their 5-2 defeat to the Lightning in their previous game. The Blue Jackets left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the defeat. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 2 out of the 32 shots they put on net. Moreover, they had 2 power play tries and notched 1 goal. Columbus accrued 4 minutes in the box in this game.

Columbus Blue Jackets opponents have amassed 226 power play opportunities (23rd in professional hockey) and have tallied 53 goals in those attempts. The Blue Jackets have seen 2,699 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .894. Columbus has attempted 2,371 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.5%. When playing at even strength, the Blue Jackets have allowed the opponent to score 232 goals while notching 192 themselves. Columbus has accounted for 208 power play opportunities and they have notched 32 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 15.38%. For the current season, they have earned 64 points and their points percentage comes in at .405. Concerning their scoring capabilities, the Columbus Blue Jackets have racked up 224 goals (26th in the NHL) for the season and have conceded 285.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Jet Greaves. Greaves has participated in 7 games over the course of his pro hockey career. He has compiled a mark of 2-5-0 and he has started in 6 games. Opponents have scored 20 goals versus Greaves in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 3.04. Greaves has seen 252 shots against him and has recorded 232 total saves. He has a save percentage of .921 during his 395 minutes in the crease. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Greaves has 4 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .667.

In their last game, Nashville went up against the Jets in a matchup where the Predators ended up losing by a score of 4-3. They had 4 power play opportunities in this matchup but weren't able to notch a goal. The Predators recorded 3 goals of the 48 shots on goal they were seeking.

So far this year, the Nashville Predators have accumulated 253 goals, 95 points, as well as a points percentage of .601. They have allowed 239 goals to be scored by of a combination of 184 goals at even strength and 55 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Predators have racked up 200 goals at even strength and 53 goals (13th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 262 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 20.23%. Nashville has attempted 2,534 shots (8th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.98%, while allowing the opposition 2,406 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 76.89% on their opponents 238 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 90.1%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Juuse Saros defending the goal. Teams are averaging 2.62 goals per game and he has allowed 870 goals altogether. Saros' percentage of quality starts sits at 61.0% and he has qualified for 202 quality starts in his pro career. He has been a starter 331 contests and has played for a total of 19,933 mins. Saros has compiled a career mark of 181-118-32 and has played in 348 games. He has accounted for 9,640 saves out of 10,510 shots attempted, giving him a rate of .917.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Nashville

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