# NHL Prediction – Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets

> OddsTrader AI prediction for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets. Includes predicted score,
> expected value (EV), cover probability, bet rating, and best available line.
> Tampa Bay Lightning (50-32) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (40-42).
> All odds in American format. Last updated: 2025-10-19T19:00:00-07:00.
>
> - League: NHL
> - Event: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets
> - Event ID: 4771941
> - Game Date: Sat 10/18 12:00 PM
> - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
> - Generated At: 2026-06-27T00:42:00.684456-07:00
> - Last Updated: 2025-10-19T19:00:00-07:00

## Tampa Bay Lightning at Columbus Blue Jackets

**Time:** Sat 10/18 12:00 PM
**Predicted Score:** Columbus Blue Jackets 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 4
**Records:** Columbus Blue Jackets 40-42 | Tampa Bay Lightning 50-32

| Market | Pick | EV | Cover Prob. | Bet Rating | Best Line | Sportsbook |
|--------|------|----|-------------|------------|-----------|------------|
| Moneyline | TB | +5.7% | 53% | ★★★★☆ | 110 | - |
| Puck Line | CBJ | +1.3% | 35% | ★★☆☆☆ | -1.5 (200) | - |
| Puck Line | TB | -2.4% | 65% | ★☆☆☆☆ | +1.5 (-210) | - |
| Total | Over | -8.3% | 43% | ★☆☆☆☆ | o6.5 (-104) | - |
| Moneyline | CBJ | -8.9% | 47% | ☆☆☆☆☆ | -125 | - |
| Total | Under | -9.0% | 42% | ☆☆☆☆☆ | u6.5 (-105) | - |

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*Source: [OddsTrader Prediction](https://www.oddstrader.com/nhl/matchups/columbus-blue-jackets-vs-tampa-bay-lightning-2025-10-18-e4771941/prediction) · Updated Sunday, October 19, 2025*