Blue Jackets vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Apr 26, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Lightning, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Lightning?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Blue Jackets-Lightning NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 71% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Lightning Current Odds

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (-155), Blue Jackets +1.5 (+140)
• Moneyline: Lightning -400, Blue Jackets +320
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-115/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are currently -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with -155 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +140.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -400. That means you can risk $400 to win $100, for a total payout of $500, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +320, where you can bet $100 to profit $320, earning a total payout of $420, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Blue Jackets and Lightning are a 50% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ +140 via Caesars Sportsbook (50% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +320 via DraftKings Sportsbook (4.7% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (51% probability)

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Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the 4.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Blue Jackets vs. Lightning Betting Guide

Use our widget below to explore up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Columbus vs. Tampa Bay, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Blue Jackets-Lightning matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Blue Jackets vs. Lightning Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Lightning? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Lightning.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Tuesday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives Kucherov a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 39.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Jack Roslovic: 6.0% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 5.6% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 4.2% probability
• Cole Sillinger: 3.4% probability
• Eric Robinson: 3.1% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 7.9% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 7.4% probability
• Ross Colton: 6.8% probability
• Brayden Point: 6.1% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Jack Roslovic: 31.5% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 29.7% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 22.8% probability
• Cole Sillinger: 21.8% probability
• Eric Robinson: 17.9% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 39.6% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 36.3% probability
• Ross Colton: 33.1% probability
• Brayden Point: 32.5% probability
• Alex Killorn: 23.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Blue Jackets vs. Lightning on Tuesday April 26, 2022.

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Blue Jackets vs. Lightning 2022 Game Info

When do the Lightning play the Blue Jackets?

• Date: Tuesday April 26, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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