Blue Jackets at Predators 2/28/21 – NHL Betting Odds & Picks
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Nashville Predators
NHL: 3:00 PM EST
Feb. 28, 2021
TV: NA
Latest Odds : NAS -119 Total 5.5
Columbus is coming into the game here for a back to back game against the Predators. The last game on the ice for the Blue Jackets before playing the Predators on Saturday was a 2-0 shutout loss to the Blackhawks. The loss dropped the Columbus team to an 8-8-5 record on the year.
When it comes to the scoring on the year the Blue Jackets have put in a total of 2.81 goals per game. The power play for Columbus is converting at 19.2% on the year. Defensively the Blue Jackets have allowed 3.33 goals per game, but the penalty kill for Columbus is starting to suffer some with 72.3% of the penalties killed.
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Nashville in the game prior to the Blue Jackets on Saturday did play in a loss. The loss came against the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 5-2. With the loss the Predators ended up dropping to an 8-11-0 record on the year overall.
The offense for Nashville is still fairly weak on the year with 2.15 goals per game. The power play for Nashville has converted at a clip of 17.9% on the year. Defensively the Predators have allowed 3.10 goals per game, but have killed of 70.3% of the power plays faced.
Recent Betting Trends:
Blue Jackets are 9-4 in their last 13 Sunday games.
Blue Jackets are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Predators are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Predators are 8-17 in their last 25 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Free Betting Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +102
The game here will most likely be a battle between the backup goalies. With that being the case it will be quite a bit easier to see the Blue Jackets getting the win in the game here. Look for Columbus with their better backup goalie in the net to pull out the win here in what should be another low scoring game for the two teams. Final Score, Columbus Blue Jackets win 2-1.