Lightning vs Blue Jackets NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Oct. 18

Saturday's slate in the NHL includes a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Get the latest NHL odds ahead of this matchup on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Lightning vs Blue Jackets Game Info

• Tampa Bay Lightning (1-2-2) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (1-3)
• Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Nationwide Arena -- Columbus, Ohio
• Coverage: ESPN+

Lightning vs Blue Jackets Odds

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Lightning vs Blue Jackets Prediction & Pick

All NHL win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

• Prediction: Blue Jackets win (60.8%)

Lightning vs Blue Jackets Puck Line

• The Blue Jackets are 1.5-goal favorites against the Lightning. The Blue Jackets are +205 to cover the spread, while the Lightning are -260 to cover as a 1.5-goal underdog.

Lightning vs Blue Jackets Over/Under

• A combined goal total of 6.5 has been set for Lightning-Blue Jackets on Oct. 18, with the over at -106 and the under at -114.

Lightning vs Blue Jackets Moneyline

• Looking at the moneyline for Lightning-Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay is the favorite at -111, and Columbus is -108 playing at home.

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