The Columbus Blue Jackets (21-30-10) travel to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (27-24-8) on Tuesday, March 5th. This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh and televised on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Penguins are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Oilers. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Blue Jackets vs Penguins

The Columbus Blue Jackets Are Coming Off A Win

On the season, the Blue Jackets have gone 21-30-10 and are in 8th place in the Metropolitan Division. In the Eastern Conference, Columbus is in 16th place. Over their last ten games, the Blue Jackets have gone 5-5 and have won two straight games.

When playing on the road, Columbus has gone 10-14-6 this season. As the underdog, the Blue Jackets have gone 18-28-9 this year. Over their last five games, Columbus has gone 3-2.

As the underdog, the Blue Jackets have a puck line record of 33-22, and they have 13 wins by multiple goals. Their average scoring margin on the road is -.7 goals per game, and their overall average scoring margin is -.6 goals per game. Columbus’ puck line record on the road this season is 19-11.

Over their last 10 games, the Blue Jackets have gone 5-5 against the puck line, and they are 35-26 against the puck line for the season. In their last three road games, Columbus has a puck line record of 2-1, and they are 2-3 against the puck line in their last five road games.

In their last game, the Blue Jackets were the hosts against the Golden Knights, and they came away with a 6-3 win. In every single period, the Blue Jackets’ offense scored a goal against the Golden Knights. In the game, Columbus managed to score all six goals at even strength. They concluded with 33 shots on goal and committed 2 turnovers.

Going into the game, Columbus was the underdog, giving them a win vs. the puck line. The combined total of 9 goals exceeded the over/under line, which was set at 6.5 goals for the game.

The Pittsburgh Penguins Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Penguins have a record of 15-10-4. In the Eastern Conference, Pittsburgh is in 12th place and 7th in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, the Penguins have gone 4-6. Heading into this game, Pittsburgh has dropped three straight contests.

So far this year, the Penguins have been favored in 37 of their 59 games, and they have gone 18-14-5 in those games. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Pittsburgh has a record of 14-18. On the year, the Penguins have a record of 27-24-8, giving them 62 points.

As the favorite, the Penguins’ puck line record sits at 14-23 this year and 28-31 overall. So far, they have 18 wins by multiple goals and have been favored in 37 games, going 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten home games.

When playing at home, Pittsburgh has an average scoring margin of +.3 goals per game and an average scoring differential of +.1 goals per game overall. Their puck line record at home is 13-16, and their overall puck line record is 28-31.

Coming off a 6-1 loss on the road to the Oilers, the Penguins are hoping to bounce back today. Offensively, the Penguins faced a challenge in the first and second periods, failing to score. However, they did score one goal in the third period. Pittsburgh’s’s lone goal during the game occurred at even strength. They ended with 23 shots on goal in total.

Entering the game as the underdog, Pittsburgh not only suffered a straight-up loss but also failed to cover the puck line. With a combined total of 7 goals, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 6.5 goals set for the game.

Columbus Offense Breakdown

For their offensive performance, the Blue Jackets come in averaging 3 goals per game this season, which is 22nd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 21st in the league. So far this year, the Blue Jackets are 9-9 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 12-20 in games with fewer shots on goal.

This season, the Blue Jackets have an over/under record of 30-28-3. Throughout the season, they have played 32 games that went over the 6.5 over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is 6.7 per game.

Penguins Offense Breakdown

When looking at their offense, the Penguins have an average of 2.9 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 26th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. This year, the Penguins have recorded a 18-15 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 8-9 record.

The Penguins come in with an over/under record of 23-33-3. Over the course of the season, they have had 35 games failing to surpass the 6.5 goal over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is at 5.8 per game.

Columbus Team Defense

Defensively, the Blue Jackets are currently 4th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.1 shots per game against Columbus. They also are 29th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.

Pittsburgh Team Defense

Defensively, the Penguins are currently 25th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.9 shots per game against Pittsburgh. They also are 1st in shutouts, coming in with 7 shutouts.

Blue Jackets vs Penguins Trends

• Through their last ten road games, Columbus has an puck line record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Although Pittsburgh has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-4. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
• The last five games that Pittsburgh was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 4-6 and an puck line mark of 3-7.

Blue Jackets vs Penguins Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blue Jackets to take down the Penguins on the road. With the moneyline currently at +192, I’m placing my bet on the Blue Jackets straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Blue Jackets winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Blue Jackets straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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