Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Oct 14, 2022

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

Dimers' free betting picks for Lightning vs. Blue Jackets, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured below.

Who will win Lightning vs. Blue Jackets?

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

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

More: Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Simulated 10K Times

Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Current Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-160), Lightning -1.5 (+150)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +150, Lightning -175
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-120/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -160 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +150.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +150, which means you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -175, where you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 @ +150 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +150 via BetMGM
• Total: Over 6 @ -120 via BetMGM (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

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

And 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 edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

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

Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Prediction

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

Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Lightning vs. Blue Jackets? The latest 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 Steven Stamkos is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Stamkos a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Lightning star is a 45.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 9.3% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 9.0% probability
• Brayden Point: 7.5% probability
• Alex Killorn: 5.0% probability
• Nick Paul: 3.3% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Johnny Gaudreau: 6.7% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 5.6% probability
• Boone Jenner: 4.5% probability
• Cole Sillinger: 4.4% probability
• Zach Werenski: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 45.3% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 42.5% probability
• Brayden Point: 36.3% probability
• Alex Killorn: 25.4% probability
• Nick Paul: 19.7% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Johnny Gaudreau: 32.3% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 28.5% probability
• Boone Jenner: 26.7% probability
• Cole Sillinger: 22.5% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 18.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Lightning vs. Blue Jackets on Friday October 14, 2022.

Lightning vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info

Friday's action 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: Friday October 14, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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