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NHLThu 12 Nov, 19:00 United States time

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction

Nationwide Arena

Tampa Bay LightningAway
3.3 : 3.1
projected goals
Columbus Blue JacketsHome
56%Lightning
44%Blue Jackets
Eagle safe pickBlue Jackets +2
-407

Quick answer

Our prediction for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets is Tampa Bay Lightning to win, with a 56% chance, but it is a close call. We project Tampa Bay Lightning 3.3 and Columbus Blue Jackets 3.1. Our best bet is Blue Jackets +2 at -407.

Prediction
Tampa Bay Lightning to win
Chance
56%
Projected score
Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 3
Projected total
6.3 goals
Best bet
Blue Jackets +2 at -407

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

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Eagle safe pick

Blue Jackets +2
80% chanceFair price -4072 units
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Eagle bold pick

Blue Jackets to win
44% chanceFair price +1291 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Columbus Blue Jackets 44% and Tampa Bay Lightning 56%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Columbus Blue Jackets won 2 of their last 5 and Tampa Bay Lightning won 2 of their last 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Columbus Blue Jackets won 6 of their last 11 games at home. Tampa Bay Lightning won 4 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Columbus Blue Jackets score 2.4 goals a game and let in 2.9. Tampa Bay Lightning score 3.1 and let in 3.0. Their recent games average 5.3 and 6.0 goals in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 3 meetings, Columbus Blue Jackets won 3 and Tampa Bay Lightning won 0. The last one ended Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 5.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Blue Jackets +2 has a 80% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number

Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.
  • Blue Jacketsrest between games-2%
  • Lightningrest between games-2%
Corrected using our own settled bets

Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.

Match preview

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets: Tampa Bay Lightning shade it

By the EagleEyeOdds desk

The big picture

Columbus Blue Jackets host Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL on Thu 12 Nov, 19:00 at Nationwide Arena. Our prediction for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets is Tampa Bay Lightning to win, with a 56% chance, but it is a close call. We project Tampa Bay Lightning 3.3 and Columbus Blue Jackets 3.1. Our best bet is Blue Jackets +2 at -407.

Columbus Blue Jackets form

Columbus Blue Jackets have 9 wins and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 47 goals scored and 58 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, W, L, newest first.

Tampa Bay Lightning form

Tampa Bay Lightning have 11 wins and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 62 goals scored and 59 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, L, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 3 times in our records. Columbus Blue Jackets won 3, Tampa Bay Lightning won 0. Last time out it finished Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 5.

Our call

We expect Tampa Bay Lightning to score about 3.3 goals and Columbus Blue Jackets about 3.1. That points to Tampa Bay Lightning to win. Our safest bet is Blue Jackets +2 at -407. Our bold bet is Blue Jackets to win at +129.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

Blue JacketsLightning
Games played2020
Wins911
Losses119
Goals scored4762
Goals conceded5859
Scored per game2.43.1
Conceded per game2.93.0
Home record6W 5L7W 3L
Away record3W 6L4W 6L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Blue Jackets spreadCoversFair
Blue Jackets -0.538%+160
Blue Jackets +0.555%-122
Blue Jackets +1.571%-239
Total goalsOverUnder
5.564%36%
6.547%53%
7.530%70%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Blue Jackets +3.5 wins if Blue Jackets win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Latest news on these teams

All news
NHL

Nikita Kucherov Requests Trade Away From Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade after contract negotiations stalled on Friday.

31 Oct 2026
NHL

Nikita Kucherov Takes Top Spot on Lightning All Time Scoring List

Nikita Kucherov surpassed Steven Stamkos to become Tampa Bay's all time scoring leader on Saturday night against Utah.

25 Oct 2026

Questions people ask

Who will win Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

Our prediction for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets is Tampa Bay Lightning to win, with a 56% chance, but it is a close call. We project Tampa Bay Lightning 3.3 and Columbus Blue Jackets 3.1. Our best bet is Blue Jackets +2 at -407.

What is the projected score for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

We project Tampa Bay Lightning 3.3 and Columbus Blue Jackets 3.1, about 6.3 goals in total.

How are Columbus Blue Jackets playing?

Columbus Blue Jackets have 9 wins and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 47 goals scored and 58 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, W, L, newest first.

How are Tampa Bay Lightning playing?

Tampa Bay Lightning have 11 wins and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 62 goals scored and 59 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, L, W, newest first.

What happened when Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning last met?

It ended Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 5. In the last 3 meetings Columbus Blue Jackets won 3 and Tampa Bay Lightning won 0.

What is the best bet for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

Blue Jackets +2 at -407, with a 80% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.

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