NHL Prop Bets: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators (March 3, 2026)
The Nashville Predators (27-25-8) face the Columbus Blue Jackets (30-21-8) at Nationwide Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Tuesday's matchup.
- The Predators have a 31-29 Puck Line record this season, while the Blue Jackets hold a record of 32-27.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at +100 and UNDER at -120.
- The Predators have a 29-29-2 O/U record this season (meaning 29 games have gone over the total points line, 29 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Blue Jackets have a 28-29-2 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Predators are averaging 2.90 goals per game this season (22nd in the league). Comparatively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.12 (17th).
- Defensively, the Predators are giving up a whopping 3.45 goals per game this season (29th in the league), while the Blue Jackets are giving up an average of 3.19 goals (T22nd).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Nashville is averaging 28.5 shots per game this season (14th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Columbus is allowing its opposition 30.1 shots per game (28th).
- Flipping that script, the Predators are allowing 29.3 shots per game (22nd in the NHL), while the Blue Jackets are averaging 29.9 shots (5th).
Power Play
- Nashville holds a power play percentage of 22.6%, ranking 10th in the league this season, while Columbus sits 16th with 20.1% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Predators have a penalty kill rate of 80.0% (ranked 13th), compared to the Blue Jackets at 77.6% (22nd).
P1 Result
Nashville is +200 to win the first period, while Columbus is +160.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 13-23-24 | 7-9-15 | 6-13-8 | 4-3-3 |
| Columbus | 27-14-18 | 17-4-7 | 10-10-11 | 7-0-3 |
To Go To Overtime
Tuesday's matchup is +275 to go to overtime.
- The Predators have played in 15 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Blue Jackets have appeared in 18.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Predators have played in 3 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Blue Jackets have appeared in 6.
Last Time They Met
Nashville recorded a 2-1 victory over Columbus at Bridgestone Arena when these teams last met on October 9. The Predators have now won 10 straight at Bridgestone Arena against the Blue Jackets.
