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

The Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Columbus Blue Jackets is on the NHL schedule for Saturday.

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

• The Lightning-Blue Jackets game on Oct. 18 has been given an over/under of 6.5 goals. The over is -106 and the under is -114.

Lightning vs Blue Jackets Moneyline

• The moneyline numbers for Lightning vs. Blue Jackets reveal Tampa Bay as the favorite (-111) and Columbus as the underdog (-108) despite being the home team.

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