Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning predictions, Jan 24, 2026

Jan 22, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting NHL matchup on January 24, 2026, the Columbus Blue Jackets will face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning at home. Both teams have been in solid form recently, with the Blue Jackets winning 4 of their last 5 matches and the Lightning matching that record.

The bookmakers have slightly favored the Lightning with odds of 2.05 compared to the Blue Jackets’ odds of 3.18. Our model predicts a 51.9% chance of an away win, while also giving the Blue Jackets a 27.8% chance of victory and a 20.2% chance of a draw. Based on the odds, the predicted final score is 3:4 in favor of the Lightning.

Tactically, both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure the win. The Blue Jackets will look to capitalize on their home advantage, while the Lightning will aim to continue their winning streak on the road. It promises to be a closely contested battle between two evenly matched teams, and the outcome is far from certain. Fans can expect an intense and thrilling matchup between these two competitive teams.

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Columbus
30.5%		 Draw
22.2%		 Tampa Bay
47.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:4

Outrights of NHL Tampa Bay Lightning: 11.87% Columbus Blue Jackets: 0.41%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 3.18 4.37 2.05

Latest Results

20.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Ottawa Senators – 1:4
17.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:4 penalties
15.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Vancouver Canucks – 4:1
13.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Calgary Flames – 5:3
11.01.26 Utah Mammoth – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:3 OT		 20.01.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – San Jose Sharks – 4:1
18.01.26 Dallas Stars – Tampa Bay Lightning – 1:4
16.01.26 St. Louis Blues – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:2 penalties
13.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Tampa Bay Lightning – 1:2 penalties
12.01.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Tampa Bay Lightning – 1:5

Facts

  • Let’s watch a game between a leader and an outsider (ranked 15 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 2.
  • Right now, both teams are showing solid form.
  • Recently, Tampa Bay has had a series of away games.
  • Tampa Bay might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 59:79. (average 3:4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 38:38. (average 3.8:3.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.10.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:2
    04.03.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Columbus Blue Jackets – 6:2
    17.12.24 Tampa Bay Lightning – Columbus Blue Jackets – 5:3
    21.11.24 Columbus Blue Jackets – Tampa Bay Lightning – 7:6 OT
    09.04.24 Tampa Bay Lightning – Columbus Blue Jackets – 5:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 48 31 3 9 5 191:114 77
    2 Dallas Stars 50 24 4 9 13 169:141 65
    3 Minnesota Wild 51 19 9 9 14 164:147 65
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 48 17 7 12 12 161:147 60
    5 Edmonton Oilers 51 20 5 8 18 171:160 58
    6 Utah Mammoth 50 19 7 4 20 158:139 56
    7 Anaheim Ducks 50 15 11 3 21 165:176 55
    8 San Jose Sharks 49 14 11 3 21 153:173 53
    9 Seattle Kraken 49 16 6 9 18 137:148 53
    10 Los Angeles Kings 49 13 7 13 16 129:139 53
    11 Nashville Predators 49 16 7 4 22 141:166 50
    12 Chicago Blackhawks 49 16 4 7 22 135:154 47
    13 Calgary Flames 50 17 4 5 24 128:149 47
    14 Winnipeg Jets 49 18 2 6 23 147:151 46
    15 St. Louis Blues 50 18 1 8 23 121:171 46
    16 Vancouver Canucks 50 11 6 5 28 133:183 39

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 48 25 6 4 13 170:121 66
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 50 22 9 4 15 173:145 66
    3 Detroit Red Wings 51 21 10 4 16 159:154 66
    4 Montreal Canadiens 50 18 10 7 15 172:167 63
    5 Buffalo Sabres 49 21 6 5 17 163:153 59
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 49 20 4 11 14 160:148 59
    7 New York Islanders 50 18 9 5 18 146:141 59
    8 Boston Bruins 50 21 7 2 20 166:156 58
    9 Toronto Maple Leafs 50 17 7 9 17 166:166 57
    10 Philadelphia Flyers 49 16 7 9 17 147:155 55
    11 New Jersey Devils 50 17 9 2 22 131:151 54
    12 Washington Capitals 51 21 3 6 21 162:152 54
    13 Florida Panthers 48 22 3 3 20 146:160 53
    14 Ottawa Senators 49 18 5 7 19 163:164 53
    15 Columbus Blue Jackets 49 13 9 7 20 149:164 51
    16 New York Rangers 51 14 7 6 24 138:159 48

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.6 (23.07%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7 (11.87%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.5 (9.77%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9 (9.23%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 10 (8.31%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 13 (6.39%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 17 (4.89%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 21 (3.96%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 29 (2.86%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2.03%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 41 (2.03%)

    12. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.63%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.63%)

    14. New Jersey Devils: 61 (1.36%)

    15. Ottawa Senators: 61 (1.36%)

    16. Buffalo Sabres: 61 (1.36%)

    17. Utah Mammoth: 61 (1.36%)

    18. New York Islanders: 76 (1.09%)

    19. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.82%)

    20. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.82%)

    21. Winnipeg Jets: 126 (0.66%)

    22. Philadelphia Flyers: 126 (0.66%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 151 (0.55%)

    24. Columbus Blue Jackets: 201 (0.41%)

    25. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.41%)

    26. San Jose Sharks: 301 (0.28%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 301 (0.28%)

    28. New York Rangers: 301 (0.28%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 401 (0.21%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.17%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.17%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 751 (0.11%)

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