Last year the Columbus Blue Jackets stunned the hockey world with one of the biggest upsets in Stanley Cup Playoff history. As massive underdogs and eight seeded against the top seed Tampa Bay Lightning, the Blue Jackets won in a shocking four game series sweep. It was an utter humiliation for the Lighting, one that will never be forgotten. And the only way to make good for it would be to win their upcoming playoff rematch with the Blue Jackets. Tampa Bay is heavily favored once again but now has the battle scars it lacked one year ago.
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Series Schedule
Game 1: Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 3 p.m. ET, NBCSN
Game 2: Thursday, August 13, 2020, 3 p.m. ET, NBCSN
Game 3: Saturday, August 15, 2020, 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN
Game 4: Monday, August 17, 2020, 3 p.m. ET, NBCSN
Game 5: Wednesday, August 19, 2020, TBD
Game 6: Friday, August 21, 2020, TBD
Game 7: Saturday August 22, 2020, TBD
Series Price at BookMaker.eu
Columbus Blue Jackets +192
Tampa Bay Lightning -222
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Series NHL Playoff Wagering Odds Overview
Following their stirring five game qualifying round win over the Toronto Maple Leafs the Columbus Blue Jackets have caught the attention of gamblers. Gamblers haven’t forgotten last year’s epic result between these two teams. Yet the Lightning will also gain betting action due to their superior record and skill set. Many gamblers don’t see Lightning getting struck twice!
Columbus Blue Jackets Synopsis
Columbus showed tremendous character, structure, grit and team play in their series win over Toronto. Columbus regular season record was 33-22-15. NHL metrics have the Blue Jackets 27th for goal scoring, 27th for power play, fourth for goals against, and 12th for penalty killing.
Key Columbus Blue Jackets: RW Cam Atkinson 2 G, 3 A, 5 PTS, 4 +/-, 0 PPG, 0 PPA, 0 SHG, 15.4 SPCT, D David Savard 0 G, 3 A, 3 PTS, 4 +/-, 0 PPG, 0 PPA, 0 SHG, 0.0 SPCT, G Joonas Korpisalo 2-1 1.45 GAA, .956 SVPCT, 2 SO
Tampa Bay Lightning Synopsis
Tampa Bay won two out of their three round robin games to gain second seed. The Lighting had a regular season record of 43-21-6. Tampa Bay ranks first for goals, fifth for power play, eighth for goals against, 14th for penalty killing.
Key Tampa Bay Lightning: C Tyler Johnson 2 G, 1 A, 3 PTS, -1 +/-, 1 PPG, 1 PPA, 0 SHG, 40.0 SPCT, D Ryan McDonagh 0 G, 1 A, 1 PTS, 0 +/-, 0 PPG, 0 PPA, 0 SHG, 0.00 PCT, G Andrei Vasilevskiy 2.29 GAA, .921 SVPCT, 0 SO
Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning Against the Spread
The Blue Jackets are
5-2 in their last seven games as an underdog
2-6 under the total when plus money
4-1 in their last five games as a dog to the Lightning
2-5 under the total as underdogs vs. Tampa Bay
The Lightning are
3-7 in their last 10 games as a favorite
1-4 under the total as chalk
7-4 in their last 11 overall games with the Blue Jackets
3-6 under the total head to head with Columbus
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Playoffs Bookmaker Free Pick
Columbus must be respected for their tenacity but they are outgunned here. Tampa Bay has had over a year to stew over their upset loss to the Blue Jackets. The Lightning will use last year’s lesson for this year’s win.
Blue Jackets vs. Lightning Series Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning
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