The Tampa Bay Lightning (10-6-1) hit the road to play the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-2) at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Lightning have won three straight games.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we project to pick up the victory in Thursday's game.

Over the past 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have gone 3-6-1 while totaling 25 goals against 34 goals allowed. On 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (16.0%).

Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Lightning 4, Blue Jackets 3.

Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-181)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Lightning Splits and Trends

The Lightning have a 10-6-1 record overall, with a 2-1-3 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
In the five games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-2-0 record (good for six points).
In the one game this season the Lightning registered only one goal, they lost in overtime.
Tampa Bay has lost all three games this season when it scored two goals.
The Lightning are 10-3-0 in the 13 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 20 points).
In the four games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 2-2-0 to record four points.
In games when it has outshot opponents, Tampa Bay is 5-4-0 (10 points).
The Lightning's opponents have had more shots in six games. The Lightning went 4-1-1 in those matchups (nine points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have earned a record of -2-2 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 7-9-2.
This season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
Columbus has two points (1-6-0) in seven games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
The Blue Jackets have earned 13 points in their eight games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games and registered eight points with a record of 4-4-0.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 3-6-1 (seven points).
The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in six games. The Blue Jackets finished 2-3-1 in those contests (five points).

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