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The Columbus Blue Jackets (12-14-5) will attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they square off against the Tampa Bay Lightning (16-10-2) on the road on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here's who we predict to take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey contest.
In the last 10 games, the Blue Jackets are 3-5-2 while scoring 28 goals against 33 goals given up. On 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (16.0%).
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Lightning 5, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-254)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning are 3-2-5 in overtime contests as part of a 16-10-2 overall record.
- Tampa Bay is 4-4-1 (nine points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Lightning registered just one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
- Tampa Bay has lost all four games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Lightning have scored three or more goals in 22 games (16-5-1, 33 points).
- In the nine games when Tampa Bay has scored a single power-play goal, it went 5-4-0 to register 10 points.
- In the 16 games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 10-6-0 (20 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents 10 times, and went 5-3-2 (12 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a record of 12-14-5 this season and are 2-5-7 in overtime games.
- Columbus has earned seven points (1-2-5) in its eight games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has two points (1-7-0) in eight games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have earned 25 points in their 17 games with at least three goals scored.
- Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 14 games this season and has registered 16 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 7-7-3 (17 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 3-6-2 to register eight points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Goals Scored | 3.23 | 10th |
| 9th | 2.89 | Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 30th |
| 17th | 28.6 | Shots | 30.8 | 3rd |
| 8th | 27.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 16th |
| 3rd | 28.24% | Power Play % | 16.87% | 25th |
| 16th | 79.49% | Penalty Kill % | 72.92% | 27th |
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
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