# NHL

Blue Jackets vs Predators prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets at Nashville Predators, Saturday 5 December, 2:00 PM ET at Bridgestone Arena. Our line gives the Predators a 50% chance.

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NHLSeries starts 12/5
Blue Jackets5-7-0
vs
Predators5-4-5

Bridgestone Arena, NashvilleTV: Scripps Sports, CBJNHL

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Rank
Tiro

5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Blue Jackets

  • GoalsKent Johnson7
  • AssistsZach Werenski10
  • PointsKent Johnson12

Predators

  • GoalsSteven Stamkos8
  • AssistsRoman Josi14
  • PointsFilip Forsberg17

Season averages

CBJStatNSH
3.25Goals Against Average3.14
27.1Shots Against per Game28.9
73.0Penalty Kill Percentage88.9
10Power Play Goals Against5
0Short Handed Goals Against0
2.33Goals For per Game2.93
25.6Shots per Game26.3
4Power Play Goals15
12.9Power Play Percentage31.9
0Short Handed Goals2

Last five games

Blue Jackets

  • Lvs TOR6-2
  • Wvs VGK2-1 OT
  • Wat PHI4-3 OT
  • Lat CAR3-2
  • Lat DAL3-1

Predators

  • Lat PIT3-2 OT
  • Wvs COL6-2
  • Lvs NYI4-3 SO
  • Lvs WSH4-3
  • Wvs TB5-4 SO

Game info

Venue
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
TV
Scripps Sports, CBJNHL
Season series
Series starts 12/5

Blue Jackets and Predators this season

  1. Sat 5 DecBlue Jackets at PredatorsSat 2:00 PM ET
  2. Sat 20 FebPredators at Blue JacketsSat 5:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Blue Jackets vs Predators?

2:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Saturday 5 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Blue Jackets vs Predators on?

ESPN lists Scripps Sports, CBJNHL for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Blue Jackets vs Predators?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Nashville Predators a 50% chance, so a call on them pays x1.99. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Blue Jackets vs Predators played?

At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, the home of the Nashville Predators.

How many times do the Blue Jackets and Predators play this season?

This season's schedule has 2 games between them.

When do the Blue Jackets and Predators play next?

Saturday 20 February 2027 at 5:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Predators at the Blue Jackets.

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