March 02, 2026 1:35 PM EST

NHL: Nashville Predators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 3/3/2026

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are solid 63.9 percent favorites over the Nashville Predators. The Blue Jackets are favored despite being projected for 25 shots on goal vs 29 shots for the Predators. The Blue Jackets goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91.1% compared to the Predators goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 86.2%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Justus Annunen 22, Jet Greaves 26 SHOTS: Filip Forsberg 5.3, Zach Werenski 3.5 GOALS: Filip Forsberg 0.61, Adam Fantilli 0.6 PTS: Filip Forsberg has a 67% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Sean Monahan has a 72% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Columbus Blue Jackets

Nashville PredatorsRECORDColumbus Blue JacketsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road11-17, 39% -260Record at Home15-13, 54% 22Columbus Blue Jackets
VS Columbus Blue Jackets1-0, 100% 80VS Nashville Predators0-1, 0% -100Nashville Predators
vs Team .500 or Better11-19, 37% -537vs Team .500 or Better14-16, 47% -23Columbus Blue Jackets
Record As Road Underdog11-17, 39% -260Record As Home Favorite11-5, 69% 363Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off25-25, 50% -1781After 1 or More Days Off21-25, 46% -2298Nashville Predators

PAST 30 DAYS

Nashville PredatorsRECORDColumbus Blue JacketsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road1-2, 33% -76Record at Home1-1, 50% -41Columbus Blue Jackets
VS Columbus Blue Jackets0-0 No GamesVS Nashville Predators0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better1-3, 25% -176vs Team .500 or Better0-1, 0% -100Columbus Blue Jackets
Record As Road Underdog1-2, 33% -76Record As Home Favorite1-1, 50% -41Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off3-2, 60% -209After 1 or More Days Off1-2, 33% -97Columbus Blue Jackets

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Nashville PredatorsRECORDColumbus Blue JacketsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD13-15, 46% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME18-12, 60% OverN/A
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-2, 33% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-1, 67% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON15-16, 48% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON8-19, 30% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home21-21, 50% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road26-18, 59% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Nashville Predators Road Games: 18-10, 64% +945 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 15-13, 54% +47 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Nashville Predators Road Games: 2-1, 67% +97 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 1-1, 50% -41

MONEY LINE - Nashville Predators Road Games: 17-11, 61% -27 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 15-13, 54% +-126 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Nashville Predators Road Games: 2-1, 67% +27 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 1-1, 50% -41

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Nashville Predators Road Games: 15-13, 54% + 65 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 11-17, 39% -699 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Nashville Predators Road Games: 2-1, 67% + 82 Columbus Blue Jackets Home Games: 2-0, 100% + 182

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