The Pittsburgh Penguins are solid 59.6 percent favorites over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Penguins are favored despite being projected for 29 shots on goal vs 31 shots for the Blue Jackets. The Penguins goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.8% compared to the Blue Jackets goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.2%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Elvis Merzlikins 26, Tristan Jarry 28 SHOTS: Zach Werenski 3.9, Sidney Crosby 3.2 GOALS: Dimitri Voronkov 0.34, Bryan Rust 0.6 PTS: Zach Werenski has a 53% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Sidney Crosby has a 62% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Columbus Blue Jackets
| Columbus Blue Jackets | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
|---|
| Record on the Road | 2-1, 67% 235 | Record at Home | 2-1, 67% 87 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 0-0 No Games | VS Columbus Blue Jackets | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 1-2, 33% -29 | vs Team Under .500 | 3-1, 75% 275 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Record As Road Underdog | 2-1, 67% 235 | Record As Home Favorite | 1-0, 100% 88 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 3-3, 50% +178 | After 1 or More Days Off | 5-2, 71% -142 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Columbus Blue Jackets | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 2-1, 67% 235 | Record at Home | 2-1, 67% 87 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 0-0 No Games | VS Columbus Blue Jackets | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 1-2, 33% -29 | vs Team Under .500 | 3-1, 75% 275 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Record As Road Underdog | 2-1, 67% 235 | Record As Home Favorite | 1-0, 100% 88 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 3-3, 50% +178 | After 1 or More Days Off | 5-2, 71% -142 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Columbus Blue Jackets | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 1-2, 33% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 2-2, 50% Over | N/A |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 1-2, 33% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 2-2, 50% Over | N/A |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 8-19, 30% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 19-12, 61% Over | UNDER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 1-3, 25% OVER | Opp Averages <2.8 G on Road | 2-3, 40% OVER | UNDER |
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SIDE VALUE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 2-1, 67% +235 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 2-1, 67% +87 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 2-1, 67% +235 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 2-1, 67% +87
MONEY LINE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 0-3, 0% -300 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 2-1, 67% 87 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 0-3, 0% -300 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 2-1, 67% +87
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 2-1, 67% + 82 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 3-0, 100% + 273 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 2-1, 67% + 82 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 3-0, 100% + 273
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