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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction (Nov 02, 2023)

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning — Nov 02, 2023

Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

Detailed NHL game prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Columbus Blue Jackets 52.8% Tampa Bay Lightning 47.2%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Columbus Blue Jackets 3.17 — Tampa Bay Lightning 3.25 • Median total: 6.5

Expected Goals Comparison

Columbus Blue Jackets
3.31
xG/game (Season)
Tampa Bay Lightning
3.56
xG/game (Season)