The Blue Jackets will play the Lightning on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Columbus Blue Jackets will be taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2024-25 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Columbus Blue Jackets currently have a 88.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning head into this game with a 96.00 power ranking.
- Away Columbus Blue Jackets - With the NHL season now underway, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a 4-10-2 record as an away team, ranking them 9th in the league for away team wins. The Columbus Blue Jackets now rank 2nd for away team losses.
- Home Tampa Bay Lightning - The Tampa Bay Lightning possess a 8-4-1 record as a home team. That record ranks them 6th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 7th (101) for goals scored in the 2024-25 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Tampa Bay Lightning, currently rank 3rd (112) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 4th (111) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Tampa Bay Lightning have given up 82 goals this season, ranking them 21st in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a 1-0 shootout win-loss record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning owning a 0-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 12-14-5 record and the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 16-10-2 so far in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hark! The battle of ice and lightning shall commence on Tuesday...
The Columbus Blue Jackets with a struggling 12-14-5 record, face...
The Tampa Bay Lightning, sitting with a more solid 16-10-2 standing...
Before the clash, analyze the odds and see this game's prop bets...
Consider placing a bet at BetRivers, or BetMGM, and learn how...
This matchup promises excitement and unpredictability, as both teams seek glory...
May the wizards of the ice cast their spells and conjure victory...
In the realm of hockey, anything can happen - brace yourselves...
The puck drops at the arena, lightning strikes, and the battle begins...
Which team will emerge victorious? Only time will tell...
Best Blue Jackets at Lightning Odds
| Underdog Columbus Blue Jackets | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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| Underdog Columbus Blue Jackets | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Columbus Blue Jackets are the +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are -1.5 +100 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Columbus Blue Jackets are +1.5 -120 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Blue Jackets
Lightning
12/17/24 7:08pm EST | +200-250 |
- Columbus Blue Jackets bettors risk $100 to win $200 at +200 odds. The implied probability for Columbus Blue Jackets is 33.33%.
- Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $40 at -250 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 71.43%.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning Prop Bets
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Blue Jackets
Lightning
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/17/24 7:08pm EST | Yes -175No +130Bet |
Blue Jackets
Total Goals
CBJ at TBL 12/17/24 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1052.5 u -135Bet |
Lightning
Total Goals
CBJ at TBL 12/17/24 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1453.5 u +105Bet |
Brandon Hagel
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at TBL 12/17/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Brayden Point
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at TBL 12/17/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
Jake Guentzel
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at TBL 12/17/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
Nikita Kucherov
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at TBL 12/17/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Tampa Bay Lightning | 31 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 0.581 | 38 | 18 | 122 | 90 | +32.0 | 10-5-1 | 8-6-1 | 0-1 | 7-3-0 | L1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 34 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 0.382 | 32 | 12 | 112 | 123 | -11.0 | 9-4-3 | 4-11-3 | 1-0 | 2-5-3 | OT1 |
Columbus Blue Jackets & Tampa Bay Lightning Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Columbus Blue Jackets Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Blue Jackets | +30000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lightning | +1600 Bet |
Columbus Blue Jackets & Tampa Bay Lightning Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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