Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Blue Jackets vs. Lightning NHL Odds
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(36-36-7) Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (49-28-8)
Date: Tuesday, April 26
Time: 7:07 PM ET
Venue: Amalie Arena
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Blue Jackets +32- Lightning -450(Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Columbus +1.5 +130/ Lightning -1.5 -150
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.5
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning face off on Tuesday in an NHL showdown at Amalie Arena. When these two teams faced off on January 4th it was Tampa Bay that won 7-2.
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets come into this game with a 36-36-7 record overall and they have gone 16-21-2 away from home. In the last game against the Edmonton Oilers the Blue Jackets scored five goals while only giving up two goals.
Columbus is averaging 3.152 goals per game while giving up 3.62 goals per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while the defense is ranked 28th. In this game the defense is going to need to be good.
Jakub Voracek has been the top player for the Blue Jackets scoring five goals and adding 54 assists. Patrik Laine is also having a strong season scoring 26 goals and adding another 30 assists.
Tampa Bay Lightning
On the other side of this matchup is the Tampa Bay Lightning who sit with a 49-22-8 record overall and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against the Florida Panthers. The Lightning scored eight goals on the way to the victory.
Tampa Bay is averaging 3.45 goals per game while giving up 2.76 goals per game. The Lightning’s offense is ranked seventh-best in the league while their defense is ranked 8th in the league.
Steven Stamkos has had a big season so far scoring 37 goals and adding 60 assists for 97 assists. Victor Hedman is also having a big season scoring 20 goals and adding another 61 assists.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Lightning are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
- Lightning are 41-10 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Blue Jackets are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
- Blue Jackets are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Blue Jackets last 6 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in Lightning last 5 home games.
- Over is 4-0 in Lightning last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Free Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Prediction
The Lightning are the much better team in this matchup, and they are going to have no issue getting the job done here. Look for Tampa Bay to run up the score and this game will get out of hand early. Back the Lightning on the puck line.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Lightning -1.5
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