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2026-27 Preseason

Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Predictions

2025-03-04 • Amalie Arena
Tampa Bay Lightning 6 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
TBL: 60.0%
CBJ: 40.0%
Expected Goals
TBL: 4.24
CBJ: 2.82
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 78% • TBL at home vs CBJ: 3-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-10TBL 2 - 5 CBJCBJTBL
2026-01-24CBJ 8 - 5 TBLCBJCBJ
2025-10-18CBJ 3 - 2 TBLCBJCBJ
2025-03-04TBL 6 - 2 CBJTBLTBL
2024-12-17TBL 5 - 3 CBJTBLTBL

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1TBL1310.96
1CBJ1500.56
2TBL2101.27
2CBJ1111.14
3TBL1921.87
3CBJ2101.04
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 60.0%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 7.1
Score Breakdown
Tampa Bay Lightning 6 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 4.2 - 2.8