Predators vs Blue Jackets NHL Handicapping

Courtesy of OddsShark.com

The fans at Nationwide Arena will be treated to a game between the Nashville Predators and the Columbus Blue Jackets when they take their seats on Thursday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Predators listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jackets, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

In their last action, Nashville was a 3-0 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on New York at -185 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Columbus won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Oilers on January 17. Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets at -125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Columbus:
Team record: 13-27-5 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 15 games when playing at home against Nashville
is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games

When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 2-8
After playing Edmonton are 6-4
After a win are 1-9

Nashville:
Team record: 26-16-4 SU, ATS

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road
is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 15 games when playing on the road against Columbus

When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing NY Rangers are 5-5-1
After a loss are 6-4

Next up:
Nashville home to Chicago, Saturday, January 21
Columbus at Detroit, Saturday, January 21