Predators vs Blue Jackets Picks and Prediction – 4/1/2025

The Nashville Predators will be on the road Tuesday night with a game in Columbus against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nashville has 27 wins on the year but have lost three of the last four overall including two in a row coming into this matchup following a two loss to Vegas last time out. Offensively Nashville averages 2.5 two goals on 29.2 shots per game this season but have scored just 4 total goals during the last three losses. Defensively Nashville has been outmatched this year as well giving up 3.22 goals per game on 28.6 shots. Stay on the action with our NHL Picks.

Filip Forsberg leads the Nashville offense this season with 67 points, 28 goals, and 39 assists. Jonathan Marchessault is second on the team with 49 points and Steven Stamkos is third on the roster with 45 points across 73 games played this season.

The Columbus Blue Jackets return home Tuesday with 30 three wins on the year but have lost three of the last five following a one goal loss on the road to Ottawa in their last outing to end a 2 game-winning streak. Offensively Columbus averages 3.17 goals on 29 shots per game scored just two goals last time out. Defensively Columbus has had some issues giving up 3.35 goals on 29.7 shots per game but have given up 10 total goals across their last three losses.

Zack Werenski leads the Columbus offense this season with 72 points and 52 assists on the year. Kirill Marchenko is second on the roster with 66 points and both the team high 28 goals this season. Kent Johnson has 46 points and Adam Fantilli is 4th on the team with 44 points across 72 games played.

Both teams have had troubles all year but the Blue Jackets are the better team and will be at home in this game. Take Columbus Tuesday to do the work on both sides to get the win. The Blue Jackets will use their strengths at home leading to the win. Final Score Prediction, Columbus Blue Jackets win 4-1.