Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Predictions
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Penguins Moneyline @ +106
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Penguins Look Set for Victory
We’re keeping things simple by backing the Penguins on the Moneyline. The visitors should have the edge over the Blue Jackets and our betting prediction is available at +106.
Our experts have picked out a Best Bet for Penguins vs Blue Jackets, alongside a Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Explore the complete analysis behind each pick further down the page.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins clash with the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 16:00 on Friday, October 9.
Pittsburgh Penguins have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 5-3 loss against Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Thomas Novak, Bryan Rust and Nick Robertson each scored one goal.
Columbus Blue Jackets lost when they last took to the ice. At Nationwide Arena, they were turned over 4-1 at home to Utah Mammoth. Kent Johnson scored the only goal from 19 Blue Jackets shots.
H2H: Previous H2H Was Blue Jackets Shootout Win
The Blue Jackets won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 4-3 victory was registered against the Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.
Starting Goalies
Arturs Silovs (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
26/27
2-1-0
3.4
.859
1
25/26
21-13-8
3
.891
2
Jet Greaves (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
26/27
1-1-0
3.5
.877
0
25/26
26-19-9
2.6
.908
2
Pittsburgh Penguins – Last 10 Games
4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 28.8 shots on goal, with a 13.2% powerplay efficiency. The Penguins have been giving up 2.9 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 4.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.9%.
Thomas Novak is the top points scorer with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, with Erik Karlsson racking up 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Arturs Silovs have a 2.40 goal against average with a .902 save percentage, including one shutout.
Columbus Blue Jackets – Last 10 Games
The Blue Jackets have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 26.1 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 26.3 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 68.8%.
The top points scorer is Mason Marchment with 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists, while Adam Fantilli is next best after having 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 3.02 GAA with a .888 SV%.
Best Bet
We’re keeping our pick simple and backing Penguins to claim a victory. They should be able to win this NHL clash and you can get the road team at a juicy +106.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Blue Jackets have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.Blue Jackets have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
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Penguins Moneyline Probability
The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 48.5% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds
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Blue Jackets Trading at Shorter Odds Than Penguins
The Columbus Blue Jackets odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -120 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 55% chance of winning. Pittsburgh Penguins are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at -100.
The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s -112.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Pittsburgh Penguins Stats
Columbus Blue Jackets Stats
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 28.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 13
Blocks: 13.9
Faceoff Wins : 27.4
Hits: 24.9
Giveaways: 16.1
Takeaways: 4.1
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 29.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 7.9
Blocks: 13.5
Faceoff Wins : 26.5
Hits: 18.8
Giveaways: 15.8
Takeaways: 4.9
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 26.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 6.7
Blocks: 15
Faceoff Wins : 28.4
Hits: 17.9
Giveaways: 16.2
Takeaways: 5.3
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 26
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 7.9
Blocks: 11.5
Faceoff Wins : 28.1
Hits: 17.4
Giveaways: 14.5
Takeaways: 5.6
Starting Lineups
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