Columbus Blue Jackets 8-5 Tampa Bay Lightning

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For this NHL match, BetFTW's top pick is Tampa Bay Lightning to win, with a 53% model probability. We also predict the draw at 31%.

How we calculate predictions

Bet For The Win

  1. Pick 1 Tampa Bay Lightning to win L Settled - pick not won.
    Event probability
    53%
    Stake Low 19.4/100
    Odds 2.40 LeoVegas Sport Recorded P/L -19.43
    Best odds 2.40 LeoVegas Sport
  2. Pick 2 Draw L Settled - pick not won.
    Event probability
    31%
    Stake Low 10.2/100
    Odds 4.31 1xBet Recorded P/L -10.19
    Best odds 4.32 1xBet
  3. Pick 3 Total score under 5.5 L Settled - pick not won.
    Event probability
    47%
    Stake Low 8.5/100
    Odds 2.38 BetVictor Recorded P/L -9.94
    Best odds 2.43 LeoVegas Sport
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Match analysis

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning prediction review

The NHL meeting between Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning finished 8-5 on Sunday, 25 January 2026.

The leading model-based prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning is Tampa Bay Lightning to win, with a calculated probability of 53%. The prediction's latest recorded price is 2.40, while its calculated edge places it in BetFTW's Low stake band. The selection was settled as a losing pick.

The match-result market provides another BetFTW selection for this event. The model selects the draw, assigning the outcome a 31% probability at latest recorded odds of 4.31. Of the two available picks, Tampa Bay Lightning to win carries the higher model probability at 53% compared with 31%. The selection was settled as a losing pick.

The primary selection has matching best and latest recorded prices of 2.40. BetFTW retains the published probability, recorded odds, stake and settlement so the original prediction can be reviewed after the event.