Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Game 1 Stanley Cup Playoffs Live Stream, Schedule, Start Time, TV Channel

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs will start on Tuesday and the Blue Jackets will meet the Lightning in the first round, watch the playoffs here.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs will begin on Tuesday with the Columbus Blue Jackets facing the Tampa Bay Lightning in game one of the best-of-seven series from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

The Blue Jackets are coming off an impressive series win over the Maple Leafs, which went a full five games. They should come into this game with some confidence against a struggling offense from the Lightning since the restart.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

When: Tuesday, August 11
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NBCSN
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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Prediction: Even though Columbus is coming off a five-game series with Toronto expect them to come out in the first game with some confidence especially on the back of Joonas Korpisalo, who has been outstanding. I’m taking a chance with Columbus in the first game. Columbus (+140)

NHL Playoff Schedule

No. 2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. No. 7 Columbus Blue Jackets

Tuesday, Aug. 11: Columbus at Tampa Bay, 3 p.m. ET
Thursday, Aug. 13: Columbus at Tampa Bay, 3 p.m. ET
Saturday, Aug. 15: Tampa Bay at Columbus, 7:30 p.m. ET
Monday, Aug. 17: Tampa Bay at Columbus, 3 p.m. ET
*Wednesday, Aug. 19: Columbus at Tampa Bay – TBD
*Friday, Aug. 21: Tampa Bay at Columbus – TBD
*Saturday, Aug. 22: Columbus at Tampa Bay – TBD

NHL Odds and Betting Lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Spread: Blue Jackets (+1.5, -209) Lightning (-1.5, +170)
Total: 5.5 (Over: +115, Under -139)

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Columbus Blue Jackets at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Edmonton Oilers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets (32-21-15) and Edmonton Oilers (36-24-8) battle at Rogers Place at 10 p.m. ET Saturday. We analyze the Blue Jackets-Oilers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Blue Jackets at Oilers: Projected starting goalies

Joonas Korpisalo vs. Mikko Koskinen

Korpisalo heads to Northern Alberta searching for his 20th win of the season. He carries a 19-11-5 record, 2.58 goals against average and .912 save percentage with two shutouts into play. He is just 6-2-4 in his 11 starts and 12 appearances on the road this season. He was tuned up earlier this season by the Oilers, allowing four goals on just 12 shots before being pulled after 24:56 in a loss Oct. 30 in Columbus.

Koskinen is 17-13-2 on the season with a .914 SV% and 2.80 GAA. He stopped all 10 shots he faced in relief of starter Mike Smith Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Blue Jackets at Oilers: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 2:50 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Oilers 5, Blue Jackets 3

Moneyline (ML)

The OILERS (-175) aren’t terribly expensive despite the fact they’re 5-2 in their past seven games against the Eastern Conference, and 14-3 in their past 17 games against Metropolitan Division opponents. On the flip side, the Blue Jackets (+145) are just 2-11 in their past 13 games overall, 1-6 in their past seven against winning teams and 0-6 in their past six on the road.

A $10 bet on the Oilers to win returns a profit of $5.70, while a $10 wager on the Blue Jackets results in a profit of $14.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The OILERS (-1.5, +155) are a tremendous value at home. They won the first meeting 4-1, and 12 of their past 16 victories have resulted in a cover of the puck line. Take advantage.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-125) has cashed in 10 of the past 13 meetings in Edmonton. That’s over the span of 13 years, so not as important as the here and now. The Over is 7-2 in the past nine overall for the Jackets, and 6-1 in their past seven on the road. The Over is 6-2 in Edmonton’s past eight as a home favorite, too, and 5-1-1 in its past seven against losing sides.

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Vancouver Canucks at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Vancouver Canucks at Columbus Blue Jackets sports betting odds, picks and best bets

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The Vancouver Canucks (34-24-6) are back in action against the Columbus Blue Jackets (31-21-14) Sunday at Nationwide Arena at 7 p.m. ET (on ESPN+). We analyze the Canucks-Blue Jackets sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Canucks at Blue Jackets: Projected starting goalies

Louis Domingue vs. Joonas Korpisalo

The Canucks traded for Domingue last week at the deadline due to a knee injury to Jacob Markstrom, as someone with an NHL pedigree was needed to back up Thatcher Demko. Domingue is expected to get his first chance in a Canucks sweater in the second end of a back-to-back. He is 3-8-2 on the season with a .882 save percentage and 3.79 goals against average.

Korpisalo has posted an 18-11-4 record, 2.56 goals-against average and .911 save percentage and two shutouts, but he has been slow to acclimate since returning from injury. He’ll get a chance to face a Canucks team limping in after a 4-2 loss at Toronto last night.

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Canucks at Blue Jackets: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Canucks 3, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline (ML)

The CANUCKS (+115) is worth a look in the second end of their back-to-back situation, as they face a banged-up Blue Jackets (-139) team missing All-Star Seth Jones (ankle) and leading scorer Oliver Bjorkstrand (lower body). The road team is 9-1 in the past 10 meetings in this series, with the Canucks 19-7 in the past 26 meetings, including 5-0 in their past five in Columbus.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Canucks +115 returns a profit of $11.50 if they win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Canucks (+1.5, -239) aren’t worth a look at this price. Just take them on the moneyline if you like Vancouver. The Blue Jackets (-1.5, +190) are too banged up to trust, even at home, and against a goaltender likely making his team debut.

PASS ON THE PUCK LINE.

Over/Under (O/U)

Go lightly on the UNDER 5.5 (+105) at plus-money. The under is 9-2 in the past 11 meetings in Columbus. The Canucks are also in the third game in four days, and the under is 4-0 in the past four 3-in-4 situations. They’re also in their fourth game in six days, and the under is 3-0-1 in the past 4-in-6 situations. Look for the Under here, too, since the Jackets are banged up and the Canucks are on the second game in as many days with tired legs at the end of a lengthy road trip.

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Colorado Avalanche at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Colorado Avalanche at Columbus Blue Jackets sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Colorado Avalanche (30-16-6) and Columbus Blue Jackets (30-16-9) will lock horns at Nationwide Arena at 7 p.m. ET Thursday. We analyze the Avalanche-Blue Jackets sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Avalanche at Blue Jackets: Projected starting goalies

Philipp Grubauer vs. Matiss Kivlenieks

Grubauer checks into this one with a 16-11-4 record, 2.78 goals against average (GAA) and .910 save percentage across his 32 starts – he is on pace for a career high in victories. He won 18 games last season to establish a new career best in 33 starts and 37 games. Grubauer hasn’t faced the Blue Jackets this season, but was drummed in two outings in 2018-19. He allowed four goals on 34 shots in Columbus Oct. 9, 2018, and ended up 0-2-0 with a 4.58 GAA and .871 SV% in those two outings last season.

Kivlenieks is expected to start, giving the red-hot Elvis Merzlikins a breather after he posted a shutout Friday night. The latter has a 12-6-4 record, 2.20 GAA and .930 SV% – he has blanked the opposition in five of the previous eight games. Meanwhile, Kivlenieks has been no slouch, going 1-0-1 with a 1.49 GAA and .946 SV% in two starts.

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Avalanche at Blue Jackets: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:25 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Avalanche 3, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline (ML)

The AVALANCHE (-143) are moderate road favorites, most likely due to the fact the Blue Jackets (+120) just played Friday night and will be using their backup tendy. I’d like to see a little more value and less chalk to eat, but Colorado is still the play.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Avalanche to win returns a profit of $6.99, while a $10 wager on the Blue Jackets results in a profit of $12.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Not a big fan of the puck line bet in this one – Colorado is -1.5, +185; Columbus is +1.5 -228. I think this game has the potential to be a rather low-scoring contest, even with Kivlenieks in the crease rather than Merzlikins. The Blue Jackets have been grinding out plenty of low-scoring wins and relying upon their defense. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (+105) is a nice value play at plus-money. While it’s all Over all the time for the Avalanche lately, going 4-1 in the past five, and 19-9-1 in the past 29 as a road favorite, it’s all Under for the Blue Jackets recently. The Under is a perfect 4-0 in their past four as a home ‘dog, 42-19-1 in the past 62 at home and 20-8 in the previous 28 games overall for CBJ.

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Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Washington Capitals (24-5-5) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-14-6) Monday at Nationwide Arena for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Capitals-Blue Jackets odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

The Capitals won at the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 Saturday behind a four-goal third period, improving to 15-2-1 on the road.

The Blue Jackets rallied with two goals in the third period Saturday only to lose 4-3 in overtime at the Ottawa Senators.

Capitals at Blue Jackets: Projected starting goalies

Braden Holtby vs. Joonas Korpisalo

Holtby is 16-3-4 with a 2.80 goals against average (GAA) and a .911 save percentage. The 2016 Vezina Trophy winner has won five of his last six starts, including a 3-2 home win vs. the Boston Bruins last Wednesday when he stopped 30 of 32 shots.

Korpisalo is 12-10-3 with a 2.73 GAA and a .906 SV%. He’s 2-3-1 in his last six starts after recording four straight wins. He relieved backup Elvis Merzlikins to start the second period in the OT loss at Ottawa, allowing two goals on 19 shots.

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Capitals at Blue Jackets: Key injuries

Blue Jackets

RW Josh Anderson (upper body) questionable
C Emil Bemstrom (upper body) out
LW Sonny Milano (concussion) questionable
D Ryan Murray (upper body) questionable
D Zach Werenski (shoulder) out

Capitals at Blue Jackets: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated Monday at 3:20 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Capitals 4, Blue Jackets 1

Moneyline (ML)

The CAPITALS -154 are the STRONGEST PLAY as they’ll be looking to avenge last Monday’s 5-2 home loss to these same Blue Jackets (+125). Columbus only has one win its last seven games and stunningly it was that upset at Washington – as a +199 underdog. Cam Atkinson scored twice and Korpisalo stopped 37 of 39 shots for the Blue Jackets, who snapped a Capitals’ six-game winning streak.

New to sports betting? Every $1.54 wagered on a Washington win would profit a $1 if the Capitals win outright.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Back the CAPITALS (-1.5, +170) here, too. They’re 14-4 vs. the puck line (PL) on the road, including 4-1 vs. the PL in their last five. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets (+1.5, -209) are 5-12 vs. the PL at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

If Holtby and Korpisalo are in net, the UNDER 5.5 (+115) is the way to go. Wait for later in the day in case the line climbs to 6. However, if there’s a goalie change, bet the Over 5.5 (+115). Washington is 22-12 O/U and ranks second in the league with 3.59 goals per game, but is only 10-8 O/U on the road. Columbus is 13-18 O/U overall with 2.47 goals per game, while the defense allows 3.03 goals per game. Plus, the Jackets are 6-11 O/U at home.

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Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips

The Columbus Blue Jackets (11-14-4) visit the Washington Capitals (22-4-5) Monday at Capital One Arena for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Blue Jackets-Capitals odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

The Blue Jackets lost their fourth in a row Saturday, falling at the Florida Panthers 4-1 in the first game of a four-game road swing.

Meanwhile, the Capitals are on a six-game win streak. C Jakub Vrana scored the winner 1:37 in to the third period to give Washington a 3-2 victory at the Anaheim Ducks on Friday to wrap up a perfect four-game road trip.

Blue Jackets at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Joonas Korpisalo vs. Braden Holtby

Korpisalo is 11-10-1 with a 2.85 goals against average (GAA) and a .900 save percentage. He lost his last two starts, allowing three goals in each contest, and has lost three of his last four.

Holtby is 15-2-4 with a 2.78 GAA and a .910 SV%. The 2016 Vezina Trophy winner is on a four-game win streak, stopping 114 of 124 shots.

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Blue Jackets at Capitals: Key injuries

Blue Jackets

D Zach Werenski (shoulder) out
C Emil Bemstrom (upper body) questionable

Capitals

C Nicklas Backstrom (upper body) probable

Blue Jackets at Capitals: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated Monday at 1:05 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Capitals 6, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Capitals (-239) are not losing this one, but the price is too costly. Every $2.39 wagered on a Washington win would profit only a $1 if the Caps prevail. I can’t advise anyone to bet that kind of chalk – however, I’m going to play it for a few coins. The Blue Jackets are +195, meaning every $1 wagered would profit $1.95 if they win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

If you don’t want to take the risk with their ML, the CAPITALS (-1.5, +115) puck line offers $1.15 for every $1 wagered if they win by two goals or more. Keep in mind that Washington is 5-9 at home on the PL – the Caps’ last two home wins were only by a goal apiece. While Columbus (+1.5, -139) is struggling, it is 7-5 vs. the PL on the road (but 12-17 on the PL overall). Only one of its last four losses was by one goal. Thus, a small lean with the home team.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-154) is the STRONGEST PLAY – if you’re passing on the Capitals ML. Washington is 20-11 O/U and ranks third in the league with 3.61 goals per game. However, Columbus is 11-17 O/U and ranks 30th (out of 31 teams) with 2.45 goals per game. The positive side of this play, the Blue Jackets allow 3.10 goals per game.

Every $1.54 bet on the Over profits $1 if there are 6 or more goals.

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Johnny’s NHL record: 4-5. Strongest plays: 2-2.

2019 plays (all sports): 226-199-4. Strongest plays: 94-83.

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New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets

The New York Rangers (13-10-3) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-12-4) at Nationwide Arena Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Rangers-Blue Jackets odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Rangers at Blue Jackets: Projected starting goalies

Alexandar Georgiev vs. Joonas Korpisalo

Georgiev is confirmed to start and has a 6-4-1 record with a 3.07 goals against average and a .912 save percentage. Georgiev overcame two rough outings to post a 33-save, 4-0 shutout at the New Jersey Devils Saturday.

Korpisalo has a 11-9-1 record with a 2.84 GAA and a .902 SV%. The Columbus goaltender is confirmed in net and will try to rebound from Tuesday’s 4-2 home loss to the Arizona Coyotes. He has stopped 53 of his previous 58 shots faced.

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Rangers at Blue Jackets: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Rangers 3, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline (ML)

The RANGERS (+115) are an intriguing pick because they arguably play better on the road at times than at home as illustrated by their performance on Saturday in New Jersey. The underdog has won the last three games played in Nationwide Arena. With Artemi Panarin in town for the first time since signing in New York, he and the Rangers should be ready. Back New York with a modest bet.

A $10 bet with New York results in an $11.50 profit with an outright win for the Rangers.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Blue Jackets are just 13-14 ATS while the Rangers are third best in the NHL at 17-9. However, the Rangers are the underdogs here so (+1.5, -239) does not look all that appealing. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (+115) is worth a minimal bet. The Under has connected in seven of the last eight games involving the Rangers. Also, both teams are averaging well under three goals a game in their last five – New York at 2.6 and Columbus at 2.0).

Placing a $10 bet here will earn a $11.50 profit with a total of five or fewer goals scored.

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