Predators vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Oct 20, 2022

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Predators vs. Blue Jackets, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Predators vs. Blue Jackets?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Predators-Blue Jackets NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Predators a 55% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Predators vs. Blue Jackets Game Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-210), Predators -1.5 (+194)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +120, Predators -135
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Predators, with -210 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Predators (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +194.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +120, which means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at -135, where you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Predators vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -210 via BetMGM (68% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -105 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Predators are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Predators vs. Blue Jackets Prediction

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Predators vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Predators vs. Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Predators and Blue Jackets.

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According to DimersBOT, Nashville's Filip Forsberg is most likely to score the first goal in Predators vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Forsberg a 9.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Predators star is a 44.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Nashville Predators

• Filip Forsberg: 9.4% probability
• Matt Duchene: 6.9% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 6.1% probability
• Tanner Jeannot: 4.5% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 3.7% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Johnny Gaudreau: 7.4% probability
• Boone Jenner: 5.1% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 4.5% probability
• Yegor Chinakhov: 4.2% probability
• Justin Danforth: 3.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Nashville Predators

• Filip Forsberg: 44.1% probability
• Matt Duchene: 35.4% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 29.2% probability
• Tanner Jeannot: 25.5% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 23.4% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Johnny Gaudreau: 38.1% probability
• Boone Jenner: 27.5% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 24.3% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 22.2% probability
• Yegor Chinakhov: 22.1% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before Predators vs. Blue Jackets on Thursday October 20, 2022.

Predators vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Predators at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Nashville Predators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Thursday October 20, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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