Blue Jackets vs. Predators Prediction and Odds - Jan 17, 2023

The Nashville Predators square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Predators, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Predators?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Blue Jackets-Predators NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Predators a 64% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Predators Game Odds

• Puck Line: Predators -1.5 (+120), Blue Jackets +1.5 (-140)
• Moneyline: Predators -210, Blue Jackets +180
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110/-104)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Predators are currently -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with +120 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -140.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at -210, which means you can risk $210 to win $100, for a total payout of $310, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +180, where you can bet $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -104.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Predators

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -140 via PointsBet (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +180 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.4% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Predators are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Blue Jackets vs. Predators Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Tuesday's Blue Jackets-Predators matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Blue Jackets vs. Predators Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Predators? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Predators.

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According to DimersBOT, Nashville's Filip Forsberg is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Predators.

DimersBOT gives Forsberg an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the Predators star is a 43.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 6.4% probability
• Boone Jenner: 5.1% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 4.3% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 4.0% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 3.9% probability

Nashville Predators

• Filip Forsberg: 8.9% probability
• Matt Duchene: 7.7% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 5.5% probability
• Roman Josi: 5.2% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 4.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 32.1% probability
• Boone Jenner: 25.4% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 24.3% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 22.1% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 21.6% probability

Nashville Predators

• Filip Forsberg: 43.3% probability
• Matt Duchene: 37.1% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 29.3% probability
• Roman Josi: 26.0% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 24.1% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Predators on Tuesday January 17, 2023.

Blue Jackets vs. Predators 2023 Game Info

Tuesday's game between the Predators and Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Nashville Predators
• Date: Tuesday January 17, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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