The Columbus Blue Jackets (12-25-2) face the Tampa Bay Lightning (24-13-1) Tuesday at Amalie Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jackets vs. Lightning odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Blue Jackets had an up-and-down weekend. Columbus topped the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout Saturday, before losing a 1-0 heartbreaker on the road against the Washington Capitals Sunday.
The Lightning were doubled up 4-2 against the Winnipeg Jets Friday night, closing out a 3-game road trip with a 2nd consecutive loss as the total pushed for the 2nd straight outing.
These teams just met Dec. 14 in Tampa, with the Lightning winning 4-1.