Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - March 10

The Tampa Bay Lightning (39-19-4) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (32-21-10) at Benchmark International Arena on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a loss. The Lightning are coming off an 8-7 defeat to the Buffalo Sabres, while the Blue Jackets fell to the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 in overtime in their last outing.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we project to capture the win in Tuesday's game.

The Blue Jackets have recorded a 6-1-3 record in their last 10 contests. They have totaled 37 goals while allowing 28 in that period. On the power play, 19 opportunities have resulted in four goals (21.1% conversion rate).

Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final result of Lightning 4, Blue Jackets 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-239)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)

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Lightning Splits and Trends

• The Lightning have gone 9-4-13 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 39-19-4.
• In the 19 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-9-2 record (good for 18 points).
• Looking at the seven times this season the Lightning ended a game with just one goal, they have a 2-4-1 record, good for five points.
• Tampa Bay has taken 11 points from the 13 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (4-6-3 record).
• The Lightning have scored three or more goals 40 times, and are 33-7-0 in those games (to register 66 points).
• In the 22 games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 13-7-2 to register 28 points.
• In the 34 games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 20-11-3 (43 points).
• The Lightning have been outshot by opponents 27 times, and went 18-8-1 (37 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have posted a record of 10-10-20 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 32-21-10.
• Columbus has earned 29 points (10-7-9) in its 26 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• In 11 games this season when the Blue Jackets finished a game with only one goal, they earned a total of six points (2-7-2).
• Columbus failed to win all eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals in 42 games, earning 68 points from those contests.
• This season, Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal in 19 games has a record of 12-3-4 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 18-11-6 (42 points).
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 13-9-4 to register 30 points.

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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida

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