The Tampa Bay Lightning (10-6-1) will try to prolong a three-game win streak when they face the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-2) on the road on Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our pick for who will claim the win in Thursday's matchup.
In the past 10 games, the Blue Jackets are 3-6-1 while putting up 25 total goals (four power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 16.0%). They have allowed 34 goals.
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final tally of Lightning 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-180)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning are 2-1-3 in overtime contests on their way to a 10-6-1 overall record.
- Tampa Bay has six points (3-2-0) in the five games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Lightning scored just one goal, they lost in overtime.
- Tampa Bay has lost all three games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Lightning have scored at least three goals 13 times, and are 10-3-0 in those games (to record 20 points).
- In the four games when Tampa Bay has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 2-2-0 to register four points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Tampa Bay is 5-4-0 (10 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 4-1-1 (nine points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a -2-2 record in overtime games this season and a 7-9-2 overall record.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
- Columbus has two points (1-6-0) in seven games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in eight games, earning 13 points from those contests.
- Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in eight games this season and has recorded eight points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 3-6-1 (seven points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 2-3-1 to record five points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.53 | Goals Scored | 3.22 | 13th |
| 9th | 2.76 | Goals Allowed | 3.44 | 25th |
| 24th | 27.5 | Shots | 31.6 | 4th |
| 7th | 27.6 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 14th |
| 17th | 18.52% | Power Play % | 16.33% | 25th |
| 20th | 78.18% | Penalty Kill % | 80.7% | 13th |
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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