The Pittsburgh Penguins are solid 61.3 percent favorites over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Penguins are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +3 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 31 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Blue Jackets. The Penguins goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91.1% compared to the Blue Jackets goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 90%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Elvis Merzlikins 28, Tristan Jarry 26 SHOTS: Zach Werenski 3.8, Sidney Crosby 3.1 GOALS: Kirill Marchenko 0.32, Bryan Rust 0.49 PTS: Zach Werenski has a 53% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Sidney Crosby has a 59% 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 |
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| Record on the Road | 11-23, 32% -570 | Record at Home | 17-19, 47% -240 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 2-0, 100% 242 | VS Columbus Blue Jackets | 0-2, 0% -200 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| vs Team Under .500 | 17-19, 47% -24 | vs Team .500 or Better | 10-22, 31% -903 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Record As Road Underdog | 10-22, 31% -553 | Record As Home Favorite | 7-5, 58% -23 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 30-29, 51% +68 | After 1 or More Days Off | 22-35, 39% -2424 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Columbus Blue Jackets | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 2-3, 40% 3 | Record at Home | 4-5, 44% -21 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 0-0 No Games | VS Columbus Blue Jackets | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team Under .500 | 4-1, 80% 352 | vs Team .500 or Better | 3-5, 38% -112 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Record As Road Underdog | 2-3, 40% 3 | Record As Home Favorite | 1-1, 50% -9 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 5-6, 45% -242 | After 1 or More Days Off | 5-6, 45% -180 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Columbus Blue Jackets | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 18-16, 53% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 15-19, 44% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 4-1, 80% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 1-3, 25% Over | OVER |
| 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 | 29-19, 60% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 31-19, 62% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 14-20, 41% -434 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 20-16, 56% +214 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-2, 60% +165 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 4-5, 44% -56
MONEY LINE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 21-13, 62% -201 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 21-15, 58% 25 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-2, 60% -38 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 3-6, 33% -401
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 17-17, 50% -153 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 16-20, 44% -544 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 1-4, 20% -309 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 3-6, 33% -327
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