Stanley Cup Showdown: Lightning vs. Blue Jackets, Game 4 Analysis and Betting Odds
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face off in Game 4 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET.
The Blue Jackets have been dominating the series so far, having won the first three games. In Game 3, Matt Duchene, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Cam Atkinson scored goals, while goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 30 shots, including 16 in the final period. The Lightning's only goal scorer in the series so far is Ondrej Palat.
John Tortorella, the Blue Jackets' coach, believes that Bobrovsky will be crucial for their success in Game 4. The team is aiming to close out the series in four games.
The Lightning, on the other hand, are looking to avoid an embarrassing sweep after their loss in the first three games. They are 2-4 Against the Spread (ATS) in their last 6 games and 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. Tampa Bay's defensive stats in the series include an average of 2.79 goals against, 29.44 shots against, and a power play/penalty kill percentage of 14.63.
In the offensive department, the Blue Jackets have been averaging 3.18 goals, 31.45 shots, and a power play/penalty kill percentage of 16.59. Columbus is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games and 5-0 SU in its last 5 games.
Expert analysis predicts that Columbus will win Game 4 with a score of 4-3. The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Columbus's last 20 games.
Fans can catch the action on TV networks including SN360, TVA, CNBC, FS-Ohio, and SunSports.
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