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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/10/2024]
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The Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Saturday's Lightning vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread
We have used trusted machine learning and data to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Lightning and Blue Jackets 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.
Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Lightning a 61% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lightning | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+136) | +1.5 (-156) |
| Moneyline | -175 | +152 |
| Total | o6.5 (-125) | u6.5 (+105) |
- The Blue Jackets are +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -156 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
- For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +136.
- FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +152, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $152, earning a total payout of $252, if they win.
- BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -175, where you can risk $175 to win $100 for a total payout of $275 if they come out on top.
- The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Picks
Our predictions matched with the best odds reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:
| Bet Type | Our Pick | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blue Jackets +1.5 | -156 |
| Moneyline | Blue Jackets | +152 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +105 |
While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Lightning vs. Blue Jackets?
According to our model, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Blue Jackets.
Our projections give Point an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Lightning star is a 43.4% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 8.7% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 7.6% |
| Steven Stamkos | 7.0% |
| Brandon Hagel | 5.8% |
| Nick Paul | 3.6% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | 5.3% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 4.5% |
| Kent Johnson | 4.2% |
| Yegor Chinakhov | 4.2% |
| Cole Sillinger | 3.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 43.4% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 39.7% |
| Steven Stamkos | 36.0% |
| Brandon Hagel | 28.8% |
| Nick Paul | 21.5% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | 26.3% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 25.1% |
| Yegor Chinakhov | 22.4% |
| Kent Johnson | 22.0% |
| Johnny Gaudreau | 21.4% |
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Game Information
Saturday's game between the Blue Jackets and Lightning at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Saturday February 10, 2024
- Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
Our full betting coverage of Lightning vs. Blue Jackets includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.
Conclusion
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