Blue Jackets vs. Lightning prediction: Why Tampa Bay is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [3/10/2026]

The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Benchmark International Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Lightning as the most likely winner of the Blue Jackets vs. Lightning game.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.

Blue Jackets vs. Lightning prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Lightning 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Lightning a 65% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of staying under.

Blue Jackets vs. Lightning odds

We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Blue Jackets	Lightning
Puck Line	+1.5 (-120)	-1.5 (+104)
Moneyline	+198	-235
Total	o6.5 (-115)	u6.5 (-102)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Blue Jackets vs. Lightning picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Puck Line	Blue Jackets +1.5	-120
Moneyline	Blue Jackets	+198
Total	Under 6.5	-102

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blue Jackets +1.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Blue Jackets vs. Lightning player props

Who will score a goal in Blue Jackets vs. Lightning?

According to our model, Nikita Kucherov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Lightning.

Our projections give Kucherov a 44.8% chance of scoring a goal at Benchmark International Arena, while the star is a 9.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adam Fantilli	27.2%
Kirill Marchenko	25.8%
Mason Marchment	25.0%
Charlie Coyle	21.3%
Zach Werenski	20.3%

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nikita Kucherov	44.8%
Brayden Point	43.9%
Jake Guentzel	40.1%
Brandon Hagel	35.0%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	23.8%

First goal scorer predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Adam Fantilli	5.1%
Mason Marchment	4.6%
Kirill Marchenko	4.6%
Charlie Coyle	3.9%
Mathieu Olivier	3.6%

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	First Goal Probability
Nikita Kucherov	9.0%
Brayden Point	8.5%
Jake Guentzel	8.0%
Brandon Hagel	6.8%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	4.1%

Blue Jackets vs. Lightning game-day updates and essential details

Tuesday's matchup between the Lightning and Blue Jackets at Benchmark International Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Benchmark International Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Lightning, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

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