Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - November 2, 2023

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

Dimers' prediction for Thursday's Lightning vs. Blue Jackets game, as well as the latest odds and our in-depth game preview, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Lightning vs. Blue Jackets

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Lightning-Blue Jackets NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 61% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Odds

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

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-165), Lightning -1.5 (+155)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +136, Lightning -152
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-145/+120)

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

The Blue Jackets are +1.5 underdogs versus the Lightning, with -165 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 +155.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +136, which means you can bet $100 to profit $136, earning a total payout of $236, if they win.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -152, where you can risk $152 to win $100, for a total payout of $252, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -145, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +120.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Lightning vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 @ +155 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Lightning @ -152 via FanDuel Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +120 via FanDuel Sportsbook (3.2% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Even though the Blue Jackets are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+120) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Lightning vs. Blue Jackets game, including pregame predictions, the best picks, and live scores.

Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Blue Jackets? The data is in.

Listed 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 Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Point a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Lightning star is a 41.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 7.5% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 7.0% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 6.8% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 5.7% probability
• Nick Paul: 4.4% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Boone Jenner: 6.8% probability
• Justin Danforth: 5.0% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 4.6% probability
• Kent Johnson: 3.9% probability
• Adam Fantilli: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 41.3% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 39.0% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 35.3% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 32.0% probability
• Alex Barre-Boulet: 24.3% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Boone Jenner: 35.7% probability
• Justin Danforth: 30.0% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 27.3% probability
• Adam Fantilli: 22.8% probability
• Kent Johnson: 21.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before Lightning vs. Blue Jackets on Thursday November 2, 2023.

Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Preview

Thursday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Lightning at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Thursday November 2, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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Conclusion

This extensive game preview highlights our Lightning vs. Blue Jackets prediction and NHL odds.

Dimers' predictions are based on 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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