Nashville at Columbus

Nashville lost 5-3 to Washington on Wednesday, but it was the first loss in eight games for the Predators and they'll try to bounce back tonight against Columbus, which has lost eight of its last 10 games and hasn't played since Dec. 16. Nashville has won eight of the past 10 meetings, including 6-0 on Nov. 30 in the only meeting this season. David Rittich is expected in net for the Predators and he is 3-1-0-0 in limited action and Columbus goalie Elvis Merzlikins has a 3.06 goals-against average and has lost his last two decisions while allowing eight goals. Nashville has gone OVER five of its last eight games and the Blue Jackets have gone OVER five of six and the last three meetings have gone OVER. Nashville is 9-3 playing on no rest. Take the Predators and the OVER.