Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets Picks & Predictions for Saturday, October 18, 2025

By: Thomas Pemberton Published 10/18/2025, 12:10 AM ET

The Tampa Bay Lightning remain on the road Saturday with a trip to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM est at Nationwide Arena. Columbus is a -110 favorite and the over/under is set at 6.5 goals. Don't miss any of our expert's Free NHL Picks.

Tampa Bay Lightning Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning are playing on back to back nights. Tampa Bay played in Detroit on Friday and head to Columbus for their fourth straight road game on Saturday. The Lightning are 1-2-1 on the season and are 7th in the Atlantic. Tampa Bay is averaging 3.25 goals scored per game with 21 shots on goal. Jonas Johansson will protect the net for the Lightning. Johansson has allowed 3 goals and carries a .909 save percentage. Johansson went 9-6-3 for Tampa Bay last season.

Columbus Blue Jackets Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 1-3 on the season and they are 7th in the Metropolitan. Columbus heads into the weekend riding a two game losing streak. The Blue Jackets are 0-2 on their home ice. Columbus has allowed 7 goals over their last two games. Jet Greaves will make his 3rd start in goal for the Blue Jackets. Greaves is 0-2 on the season with 4 goals allowed. Greaves carries a .932 save percentage.

Lightning vs Blue Jackets Picks & Predictions

Tough spot for Tampa Bay playing on back to back nights. Also the Lightning are on a tough early season four game road trip. Columbus has a good team and are hungry to find their first home win of the season. Watch for a high scoring affair.

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