NHL Betting Preview - Nashville Predators Underdogs vs Columbus Blue Jackets at Columbus

Nashville Predators

vs

Columbus Blue Jackets
Monday, December 22, 2014 7:00 PM ET
Nationwide Arena

Nationwide Arena hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the visiting Nashville Predators on Monday.

Nashville Predators vs Columbus Blue Jackets Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Columbus Blue Jackets as -175 moneyline Favorite in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.

Computer Prediction: Nashville Predators vs Columbus Blue Jackets Pick

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.4-2 win for the Predators. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Nashville Predators vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Nashville Predators will try to spoil to the party on Monday; they are 21-8-2 this season, while the Blue Jackets are 14-15-3. Nashville is 8-20-3 on the totals; Columbus is 15-16-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Nashville injuries news.

The Predators - Blue Jackets odds would favor the Predators if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Columbus is rated No. 26 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Nashville is at No. 12.

How Nashville Predators vs Columbus Blue Jackets Stats Matchup

The game also pits Columbus's No. 23-ranked offense, averaging 2.47 goals per game, against a Predators defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.06 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 23.08% while the Predators defense kills off 79.52% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last action, Nashville was a 6-5 Sportsbook on the road against the Wild. Bettors on Nashville at +114 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Columbus was a 3-2 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Blackhawks. They won as +160 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.

Nashville Predators vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Odds Trends

Nashville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Nashville's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Columbus
Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Columbus is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Columbus's last 11 games
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Nashville at Boston, Tuesday, December 23rd
Columbus home to Boston, Saturday, December 27th

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