Blue Jackets vs Lightning Prediction and NHL Tips - 3 November 2023
Last updated: Nov 2, 2023, 10:21PM | Published: Nov 1, 2023, 8:13PM
The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Friday, starting at 10:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Blue Jackets vs Lightning, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs Lightning
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Columbus-Tampa Bay NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Lightning a 61% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
More: Blue Jackets vs Lightning Match Centre
Blue Jackets vs Lightning: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Nationwide Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Blue Jackets $2.40, Lightning $1.62
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.59), Lightning -1.5 ($2.50)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.77, Under $2.20
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Blue Jackets at $2.40. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Lightning at $1.62.
The Blue Jackets are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Lightning, with odds of $1.59 currently available at bet365.
For the favourite Lightning (-1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.50.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.77, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $2.20.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Blue Jackets vs Lightning: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $1.62 with PointsBet (61% probability)
- Line: Lightning -1.5 at $2.50 with bet365
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.20 with PointsBet (3.2% edge)
These Blue Jackets vs Lightning best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Blue Jackets are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.20) that are available from PointsBet.
Blue Jackets vs Lightning: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Columbus vs Tampa Bay on Friday, including pre-game predictions, computer tips, and live win probabilities.
Blue Jackets vs Lightning: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs Lightning? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Lightning.
Point has a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Lightning star has a 41.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- 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
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- 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
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- 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
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- 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
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Columbus vs Tampa Bay game at Nationwide Arena.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Blue Jackets vs Lightning: Preview
The match-up between the Blue Jackets and Lightning at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning
- Date: Friday 3 November 2023
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Columbus vs Tampa Bay are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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