Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Apr 28, 2022

The Columbus Blue Jackets face the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lightning vs. Blue Jackets, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Lightning vs. Blue Jackets?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Lightning-Blue Jackets NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 65% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets.

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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Game Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-110), Lightning -1.5 (-104)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +230, Lightning -260
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-125/+110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -104.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +230, which means you can bet $100 to profit $230, earning a total payout of $330, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -260, where you can risk $260 to win $100, for a total payout of $360, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 57% 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 Lightning vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -110 via BetMGM (57% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +230 via Caesars Sportsbook (4.2% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)

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Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

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 4.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Betting Guide

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

Dimers has full coverage of this Lightning-Blue Jackets matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Kucherov a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Lightning star is a 37.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 7.1% probability
• Ross Colton: 7.0% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 6.9% probability
• Brayden Point: 5.3% probability
• Alex Killorn: 3.9% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 6.9% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 6.3% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 4.7% probability
• Cole Sillinger: 4.1% probability
• Justin Danforth: 3.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 37.8% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 34.6% probability
• Ross Colton: 33.0% probability
• Brayden Point: 30.3% probability
• Alex Killorn: 24.0% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 35.3% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 35.3% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 26.7% probability
• Cole Sillinger: 24.7% probability
• Eric Robinson: 21.1% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Lightning vs. Blue Jackets on Thursday April 28, 2022.

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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info

When do the Blue Jackets play the Lightning?

• Date: Thursday April 28, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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