Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Predictions and Odds - Jan 4, 2022

The Columbus Blue Jackets square off with the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lightning vs. Blue Jackets, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Lightning vs. Blue Jackets?

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Lightning-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 65% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Lightning, with -128 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds on offer at +115.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +200. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -238, where you can risk $238 to win $100, for a total payout of $338, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with PointsBet, which has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at -104.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at -128 with FanDuel Sportsbook (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets Win at +200 with DraftKings Sportsbook (2.1% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6 at -104 with FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 2.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Probabilities

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

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Lightning vs. Blue Jackets on Tuesday January 4, 2022.

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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info

When do the Blue Jackets play the Lightning?

• Date: Tuesday January 4, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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