Lightning vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 10 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 9, 2024, 11:09PM | Published: Apr 9, 2024, 4:16AM
The Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 9:00am AEST.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Lightning vs Blue Jackets game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Lightning vs Blue Jackets
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Tampa Bay-Columbus NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Lightning a 70% chance of beating the Blue Jackets at Amalie Arena.
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Lightning vs Blue Jackets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Amalie Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Lightning $1.31, Blue Jackets $4.00
- Line: Lightning -1.5 ($1.72), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($2.20)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.78, Under $2.24
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Lightning at $1.31 and the Blue Jackets at $4.00.
The Lightning are 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $1.72 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.20.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.78 and odds for the Under at $2.24.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Lightning vs Blue Jackets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Columbus at $4.00 with Betfair (4.5% edge) 🔥
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $2.20 with Betfair (51% probability) 🔥
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.24 with Betfair (4.8% edge) 🔥
Every time you see a 🔥, that means you've found one of Stats Insider's best bets of the day across all sports.
These Lightning vs Blue Jackets best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Lightning have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our preferred option due to the 4.5% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.24) that are available from Betfair.
Lightning vs Blue Jackets: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Tampa Bay vs Columbus on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live scores.
Lightning vs Blue Jackets: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is the most likely player to score the first goal in Lightning vs Blue Jackets.
Point has an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star has a 44.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 8.3% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 6.9% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 6.9% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 5.1% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 5.0% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 7.1% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 4.7% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 4.2% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 4.0% probability
- Zach Werenski: 3.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 44.1% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 38.9% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 34.6% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 30.1% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 28.4% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 36.5% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 27.2% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 23.4% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 21.4% probability
- Cole Sillinger: 18.3% probability
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Tampa Bay vs Columbus game at Amalie Arena.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Lightning vs Blue Jackets: Preview
The game between the Lightning and Blue Jackets at Amalie Arena is scheduled to commence at 9:00am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Wednesday 10 April 2024
- Time: 9:00am AEST
- Venue: Amalie Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Tampa Bay vs Columbus predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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