Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Prediction 3/5

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Prediction 3/5

The Blue Jackets won their last game and are set to face the Penguins. They have won five of their last ten games, including their most recent two games. Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Prediction 3/5

Columbus Blue Jackets Elite Analysis

When playing on the road, Columbus has won 10 games, lost 14, and tied six this season. They have won 18 games, lost 28, and tied nine as the underdog. Over their last five games, Columbus has won three and lost two.

The Blue Jackets have won 33 games by multiple goals as the underdog this season. They have an average scoring margin of -.7 goals per game when playing on the road and an overall average scoring margin of -.6 goals per game.

In their last game, the Blue Jackets played against the Golden Knights and won 6-3. Columbus scored in every period, with all six goals being scored at even strength. They took 33 shots on goal and committed two turnovers. They won against the puck line and exceeded the over/under line set at 6.5 goals.

The Blue Jackets have been performing decently this season with an average of 3 goals per game, which ranks them 22nd in the NHL in terms of offensive performance. Their shots on goal per game rank at 21st in the league. Moreover, they have displayed a commendable record of 9 wins and 9 losses in games where they have outshot their opponents. However, their opponents have only managed to win 12 out of 20 games where they have had more shots on goal.

This season, the Blue Jackets boast an impressive over/under record of 30-28-3. Out of the 61 games played, a staggering 32 games went over the 6.5 over/under line. Their games have seen an average of 6.7 goals scored per game, which is a testament to the team’s offensive prowess.

Currently, the Blue Jackets are 4th in goals allowed, with opponents averaging 33.1 shots per game against Columbus. They have only one shutout, ranking 29th in the league.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Analysis

The Penguins have had a decent home record this season, winning 15 out of 29 puck drops. Although they are placed 12th in the Eastern Conference and 7th in the Metropolitan Division, they have been putting up a good fight. They have won four out of their last ten games, and they are hoping to turn things around after losing their previous three matches.

Out of the 59 games played so far, the Penguins have been favored in 37 of them, and they have managed to win 18 of those games while losing 14. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they have a record of 14-18. With their current record of 27-24-8, they have 62 points in total.

Although their puck line record is 28-31 overall, they have a record of 14-23 when they are the favorites. They have won 18 games by multiple goals and have been favored in 37 games. However, they have lost four out of their last ten home games against the puck line.

When playing at home, the Penguins have an average scoring margin of +.3 goals per game and an overall scoring differential of +.1 goals per game.

The Penguins recently suffered a 6-1 loss to the Oilers, which was a tough pill to swallow. Although they were unable to score any goals in the first and second periods, they managed to score one goal in the third period. They ended the game with 23 shots on goal.

In their previous game, the Penguins lost as the underdogs, failing to cover the puck line. Although the combined score of the game was seven goals, which exceeded the over/under line of 6.5 goals set for the game, they are determined to improve their performance in their next game.

Currently, the Penguins rank 25th in goals allowed with opponents taking an average of 29.9 shots per game against them. However, they have recorded 7 shutouts, which is the highest in the league.

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