Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets predictions, Mar 04, 2025

Mar 02, 2025 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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### NHL Match Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (March 4, 2025)

**Date:** March 4, 2025
**Venue:** Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
**Teams:** Tampa Bay Lightning (Home) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (Away)

#### Team Form
**Tampa Bay Lightning:**
The Lightning have been in exceptional form, winning their last five matches. This run showcases their depth in both offense and defense, making them a formidable opponent. With key players likely contributing to scoring, including their star forwards and a solid defensive lineup, Tampa Bay will be looking to extend their winning streak on home ice.

**Columbus Blue Jackets:**
The Blue Jackets are also riding a wave of positive momentum, securing victories in four of their last five games. Their recent performance has been characterized by a strong team effort, with notable contributions from both forwards and defensemen. However, they will face a challenging task in maintaining their form against a highly skilled Lightning team.

#### Head-to-Head
Historically, Tampa Bay has had an edge over Columbus in their matchups. The Lightning will aim to capitalize on their home advantage, aided by the support of the local fans.

#### Betting Odds
According to bookmakers, the odds are set at:
– **Tampa Bay Lightning:** 1.53
– **Columbus Blue Jackets:** 5.02

This reflects a strong belief in the Lightning’s ability to secure a win, further supported by their recent form and home advantage.

#### Probabilities
Based on the provided match predictions, the estimated probabilities for the outcome are:
– **Tampa Bay Lightning Win:** 64.4%
– **Draw:** 17.7%
– **Columbus Blue Jackets Win:** 18.6%

These figures indicate that the Lightning are favored to win this matchup, though the Blue Jackets shouldn’t be underestimated, especially if they can bring their recent form into the game.

#### Key Players to Watch
– **Tampa Bay Lightning:** Look for their leading scorers to continue their hot streak, alongside a reliable goaltending performance that can shut down any chances created by Columbus.
– **Columbus Blue Jackets:** They will need significant contributions from their top forwards to challenge Tampa Bay’s defense, along with strong play from their goaltenders to keep the scoreline tight.

#### Conclusion
This matchup promises to be an exciting contest between two teams in strong form. The Lightning will look to assert their dominance at home, while the Blue Jackets will aim to pull off an upset and disrupt Tampa Bay’s winning streak. Fans can expect an engaging game filled with high-paced action and potential highlights as both teams vie for crucial points as the season progresses.

Tampa Bay 62.8% Draw 18.4% Columbus 18.8%

Outrights of NHL Tampa Bay Lightning: 4.7% Columbus Blue Jackets: 1.16%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.55 5.27 5.12
Pinnacle 1.49 5.14 5.04

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Latest Results

01.03.25 Washington Capitals – Tampa Bay Lightning – 1:3
27.02.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Calgary Flames – 3:0
25.02.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Edmonton Oilers – 4:1
23.02.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Seattle Kraken – 4:1
09.02.25 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:5		 01.03.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Detroit Red Wings – 5:3
27.02.25 Detroit Red Wings – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:5
25.02.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Dallas Stars – 6:4
22.02.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Chicago Blackhawks – 5:1
08.02.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – New York Rangers – 3:4

Facts

  • During this match we will see a game between leader and a team of mid-table (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • Last 5 head-to-head matches Tampa Bay won 3.
  • Tampa Bay in the last match got series victories and it is in a very good shape (in the last 5 games wins – 5).
  • Columbus is in a first-rate shape now (in the last 5 games wins – 4).
  • Recently Columbus have a series of home games.
  • In this match Tampa Bay is a favorite.
  • Last 20 head-to-head matches Tampa Bay won 14 matches, drawn 0 matches, lost 6 matches and goals 79:60 (average 4:3).
  • Including matches at home between the teams Tampa Bay won 9 matches, drawn 0 matches, lost 1 matches and goals 40:23 (average 4:2.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    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
    10.02.24 Columbus Blue Jackets – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:4
    02.11.23 Columbus Blue Jackets – Tampa Bay Lightning – 4:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Winnipeg Jets 61 34 8 4 15 214:143 88
    2 Dallas Stars 59 32 6 2 19 200:152 78
    3 Vegas Golden Knights 59 32 3 6 18 197:166 76
    4 Edmonton Oilers 60 26 9 4 21 195:174 74
    5 Minnesota Wild 60 27 7 4 22 172:176 72
    6 Colorado Avalanche 61 30 5 2 24 198:182 72
    7 Los Angeles Kings 58 28 3 8 19 166:154 70
    8 Vancouver Canucks 60 21 6 11 22 165:184 65
    9 Calgary Flames 59 22 6 8 23 154:174 64
    10 St. Louis Blues 61 21 8 6 26 176:181 64
    11 Utah 61 19 8 9 25 172:181 63
    12 Anaheim Ducks 59 18 8 7 26 154:183 59
    13 Seattle Kraken 61 21 5 4 31 180:198 56
    14 Nashville Predators 59 18 3 7 31 153:197 49
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 60 16 2 7 35 164:213 43
    16 San Jose Sharks 61 11 4 9 37 157:230 39

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Washington Capitals 60 33 5 8 14 215:157 84
    2 Florida Panthers 61 31 6 3 21 204:171 77
    3 Toronto Maple Leafs 59 31 6 2 20 188:167 76
    4 Tampa Bay Lightning 59 30 5 4 20 211:156 74
    5 Carolina Hurricanes 60 30 4 4 22 193:169 72
    6 New Jersey Devils 61 29 4 6 22 186:152 72
    7 Columbus Blue Jackets 60 22 8 8 22 205:196 68
    8 Detroit Red Wings 60 22 8 6 24 176:191 66
    9 Ottawa Senators 59 23 7 4 25 166:168 64
    10 Boston Bruins 61 21 7 8 25 167:194 64
    11 Montreal Canadiens 60 21 8 5 26 180:201 63
    12 New York Rangers 59 27 2 4 26 179:183 62
    13 Philadelphia Flyers 61 17 10 8 26 180:202 62
    14 New York Islanders 59 21 6 7 25 165:176 61
    15 Pittsburgh Penguins 62 16 8 9 29 178:227 57
    16 Buffalo Sabres 58 20 4 5 29 186:198 53

    NHL Outrights

    1. Edmonton Oilers: 8 (10.29%)

    2. Winnipeg Jets: 10.13 (8.13%)

    3. Florida Panthers: 10.25 (8.03%)

    4. Carolina Hurricanes: 10.38 (7.94%)

    5. Toronto Maple Leafs: 10.5 (7.84%)

    6. Dallas Stars: 10.63 (7.75%)

    7. Washington Capitals: 11.38 (7.24%)

    8. Colorado Avalanche: 13 (6.33%)

    9. New Jersey Devils: 13.75 (5.99%)

    10. Vegas Golden Knights: 14.5 (5.68%)

    11. Tampa Bay Lightning: 17.5 (4.7%)

    12. Los Angeles Kings: 20.75 (3.97%)

    13. Minnesota Wild: 30.75 (2.68%)

    14. New York Rangers: 39.5 (2.08%)

    15. Ottawa Senators: 53.25 (1.55%)

    16. Vancouver Canucks: 54.5 (1.51%)

    17. Boston Bruins: 70.75 (1.16%)

    18. Detroit Red Wings: 70.75 (1.16%)

    19. Columbus Blue Jackets: 70.75 (1.16%)

    20. Calgary Flames: 94.5 (0.87%)

    21. St. Louis Blues: 110.75 (0.74%)

    22. Utah: 125.75 (0.65%)

    23. New York Islanders: 150.75 (0.55%)

    24. Montreal Canadiens: 156.5 (0.53%)

    25. Philadelphia Flyers: 194 (0.42%)

    26. Anaheim Ducks: 363.25 (0.23%)

    27. Pittsburgh Penguins: 438.25 (0.19%)

    28. Buffalo Sabres: 438.25 (0.19%)

    29. Seattle Kraken: 438.25 (0.19%)

    30. Nashville Predators: 463.25 (0.18%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 1938.25 (0.04%)

    32. San Jose Sharks: 3438.25 (0.02%)

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