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

The Columbus Blue Jackets will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action on Saturday.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NHL moneyline insights you need to know.

Blue Jackets vs Lightning Game Info

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

Blue Jackets vs Lightning Odds

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Blue Jackets vs Lightning Prediction & Pick

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

• Prediction: Blue Jackets win (61.4%)

Blue Jackets vs Lightning Puck Line

• The Lightning are underdogs by 1.5 goals on the road against the Blue Jackets. The Lightning are -235 to cover the spread, and the Blue Jackets are +186.

Blue Jackets vs Lightning Over/Under

• Blue Jackets versus Lightning, on Oct. 18, has an over/under of 6.5, with the over being -106 and the under -114.

Blue Jackets vs Lightning Moneyline

• Looking at the moneyline for Lightning-Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay is the underdog at +102, and Columbus is -120 playing at home.

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