Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning 10/13/18 - NHL Betting Picks & Odds
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL: 7:00 PM EST
Oct. 13, 2018
TV: SUN
Latest Odds : TB -185 Total 6
The Blue Jackets have been playing dangerously lately and that is definitely something the Blue Jackets would like to see change. The Blue Jackets did battle back in the last game to bring home a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers and it was a lot closer game than what the Blue Jackets would have liked to seen in the game.
The Blue Jackets offense has improved to 3.5 goals a game, but the defense was the strength of the team last season and are giving up 2.8 goals a game. The Blue Jackets have converted on 22.2% of the power plays they have had. However, the Blue Jackets have killed off 80% of the power plays they have faced.
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The Lightning have not nearly reached their stride on the season so far as the Lightning have struggled quite a bit offensively. The Lightning have been able to score only two goals on the season so far, but in 2 games it has not helped the team out as the Lightning have managed to get a win in a shootout, but dropped a game against the Canucks.
The Lightning on the year as mentioned are getting only a single goal a game average, but are giving up 2.5 goals a game on the season so far. The Lightning have not converted on the power play at all and the defense has killed off all the power plays they have faced.
Recent Betting Trends:
Blue Jackets are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Lightning are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 5-2 in Blue Jackets last 7 games following a win.
Under is 3-0-2 in Lightning last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Free Betting Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +175
The Lightning have an offense is all that was heard during the offseason, but now the Lightning cannot find the back of the net. Look for the same luck to continue in this game as the Blue Jackets defense has been playing really well and the Blue Jackets are projected to have Bobrovsky in net in this game. Look for the Blue Jackets to be able to control this game with strong defensive play and a good offense. Final Score, Columbus Blue Jackets win 4-1.