Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/10

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The Columbus Blue Jackets will visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The game will take place at the Benchmark International Arena. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+ starting at 7:00 PM.

Columbus enters the game with a record of 32-23-10. They are ranked 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Metropolitan Division. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay has a record of 39-19-4. They are 3rd in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Atlantic Division. Both teams will aim to strengthen their standings with a win.

Blue Jackets vs Lightning Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Venue: Benchmark International Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets +207, Tampa Bay Lightning -251

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off a couple of close games. They lost to the Los Angeles Kings 5-4, despite having 32 shots on goal. Conor Garland stood out with two goals in that game.

In another recent game, the Blue Jackets faced the Utah Mammoth and lost 5-4. Adam Fantilli played well with a goal and an assist. The team had 31 shots on goal but couldn’t secure the win.

On a brighter note, the Blue Jackets had a 4-2 win against the Florida Panthers. Ivan Provorov had an impressive performance with a goal and two assists. The team had 28 shots on goal in that victory.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have had a mixed bag of results in their recent games. They won against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a score of 5-2, showcasing strong performances from players like Nikita Kucherov and Anthony Cirelli. However, they faced tough losses against teams like the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets.

Offensively, the Lightning have shown they can score goals with 219 goals this season, ranking them 5th. Nikita Kucherov is a key player, with 34 goals and 69 assists. Jake Guentzel and Brandon Hagel also contribute with their scoring abilities.

In goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy is a central figure, having played 42 games with 994 saves. Despite his efforts, the Lightning defense has allowed 161 goals, ranking them 2nd in goals against. The team needs to tighten their defense to improve their standings.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a moneyline of -251. The Blue Jackets have a moneyline of +207, making them the underdog. Given the Lightning’s strong ranking in goals and assists, the pick is for Tampa Bay to win with a projected score of 4-2.

The total for this game is set at 6.5 goals, with the over at -112 and the under at -110. Both teams have shown the ability to score, but with Tampa Bay’s strong defensive stats, the recommendation is to take the under. The projected total score is 6 goals.