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The Pittsburgh Penguins (31-30-10) are -238 on the moneyline to win when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets (23-37-12), who have +195 odds, on Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, BSOH, and SportsNet PT.
You can watch the Penguins look to take down the Blue Jackets on ESPN+, BSOH, and SportsNet PT.
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Game Info & Odds
- When: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+, BSOH, and SportsNet PT
- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV Channel: ESPN+, BSOH, and SportsNet PT
- Favorite: Penguins (-238)
- Underdog: Blue Jackets (+195)
- Over/under: 6.5
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Penguins and Blue Jackets Betting Trends
- Pittsburgh’s games this season have gone over this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 30 times.
- Columbus has played 37 games this season with over 6.5 goals.
- The teams combine to score 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this game’s over/under.
- Opponents of these two teams put up 6.7 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this game’souting’s over/under.
- The Penguins have won 19 of their 40 games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season (47.5%).
- This season the Blue Jackets have been an underdog 64 times, and won 18, or 28.1%, of those games.
Penguins Stats & Insights
- The Penguins offense’s 207 total goals (2.9 per game) rank 24th in the NHL.
- The Penguins rank 11th in total goals against, allowing 3.0 goals per game (212 total) in league action.
- They’re ranked 16th in the league with a -5 goal differential .
- The Penguins have an 8.8% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 29th in the league.
- The Penguins have shut out opponents eight times. As a team, they are averaging 17.5 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game this season.
- In their past 10 games, the Penguins are 3-5-2 to earn 55.0% of the possible points.
- They are scoring at a 3.0 goals-per-game average (30 total) during that time.
- On the defensive side, the Penguins have allowed 38 goals (3.8 per game) in those 10 outings.
Blue Jackets Stats & Insights
- The Blue Jackets’ 205 total goals (2.8 per game) rank 25th in the NHL.
- The Blue Jackets’ 264 total goals given up (3.7 per game) rank 31st in the NHL.
- Their 29th-ranked goal differential is -59.
- The 9.4% shooting percentage the Blue Jackets have compiled ranks 26th in the league.
- The Blue Jackets have one shutout win this season.
- Over the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have claimed 50.0% of the possible points with a 2-6-2 record.
- They have scored 20 goals over that span.
- On the defensive end, the Blue Jackets have given up 3.7 goals per game (37 total) over those 10 outings.
Penguins Key Players to Watch
- A top offensive player this season for Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby has scored 76 points in 71 games (35 goals and 41 assists).
- Through 71 games, Evgeni Malkin has 19 goals and 34 assists.
- Tristan Jarry (19-24-5) has a 2.9 goals against average and a .903 save percentage (39th in the league).
Penguins Player Props
- Sidney Crosby Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +160, Under Odds: -210)
- Sidney Crosby Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)
- Evgeni Malkin Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)
- Evgeni Malkin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
- Erik Karlsson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
- Erik Karlsson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
Blue Jackets Key Players to Watch
- Johnny Gaudreau’s 11 goals and 43 assists in 72 matchups give him 54 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Zachary Werenski’s 45 points this season, including six goals and 39 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 12-17-8 record this season, with an .897 save percentage (49th in the league). In 40 games, he has 1107 saves, and has allowed 127 goals (3.5 goals against average).
Blue Jackets Player Props
- Johnny Gaudreau Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)
- Johnny Gaudreau Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +124, Under Odds: -160)
- Zachary Werenski Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +114)
- Zachary Werenski Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
- Boone Jenner Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)
- Boone Jenner Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +170, Under Odds: -220)
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Injuries
- Penguins: Jansen Harkins: Upper Body (Out), Jeff Carter: Upper Body (Questionable), Matt Nieto: Knee (Out), Noel Acciari: Lower Body (Out)
- Blue Jackets: Patrik Laine: Collarbone (Out), Kent Johnson: Shoulder (Out For Season), Alexander Nylander: Upper Body (Questionable), Yegor Chinakhov: Upper Body (Questionable), Adam Boqvist: Upper Body (Questionable), Justin Danforth: Concussion (Out), Adam Fantilli: Leg (Out), Sean Kuraly: Lower Body (Out)
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Penguins (-1.5)
- Pick OU:
Under (6.5)
- Score Prediction:
Penguins 4 – Blue Jackets 2
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