Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Mar 2025

Penguins Set to Deliver Victory

We can’t resist going for the Penguins on the 3-Way Moneyline. Our prediction is a confident one and there is +108 available that the home team beat the Blue Jackets in 60 minutes.

Previous H2H Was Blue Jackets Shootout Win

Columbus Blue Jackets have been defeated in five straight games. They were recently beaten at home to Florida Panthers by a 1-0 (OT) scoreline at Nationwide Arena. They racked up 26 shots on goal, with goalie Elvis Merzlikins stopping 27 shots (.964).

Pittsburgh Penguins were beaten 4-2 at PPG PAINTS Arena in their last game, being turned over at home to New York Islanders. Sidney Crosby and Joona Koppanen scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Blue Jackets won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 4-3 triumph when facing the Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena. It’s been three straight wins for the Blue Jackets when playing the Penguins. However, they have lost 6 of the previous 10 meetings between the pair.

Starting Goalies

Elvis Merzlikins (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-1-0	2.7	.927	0
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

Alex Nedeljkovic (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-2-1	4	.874	0
23/24	18-7-7	2.97	.902	1

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.3 goals from 26.8 shots on goal, with a 3.6% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have given up 3.3 goals from 31.4 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.8%.

Mathieu Olivier is the top points scorer with 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists, with Zach Werenski racking up 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins have a 3.20 goal against average with a .907 save percentage.

The Penguins have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 25.3 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.4 goals from 31.5 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 64.0%.

The top points scorer is Sidney Crosby with 14 points, 6 goals and 8 assists, while Rickard Rakell is next in line after registering 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Tristan Jarry have a 2.40 GAA with a .928 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

Pittsburgh Penguins look value on the 60-minute line and our pick is that they will claim a victory in this NHL clash. We’re happy to take the +108 that the home team win in regulation time.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our NHL handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Blue Jackets vs Penguins stats:

• Penguins have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Blue Jackets have lost 5 of their last 5 games.
• Blue Jackets have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Blue Jackets have lost their last 5 games.
• Penguins have won 6 of their last 10 games against Blue Jackets.

Penguins 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 48.1% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

If you can correctly predict that Pittsburgh will win along with the number of goals, then you are able to combine the two picks by going down the Match Winner & Total Goals route.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zach Werenski Over 2.5 Shots -175

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 4 of the past 5 games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -175.

Latest Zach Werenski Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+245

First

+1300

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+135

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 2 - 5 Penguins

There could be merit in backing the Penguins to win 5-2. Odds of +1700 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Penguins

1-0

Blue Jackets

+5500

Penguins

+6000

2-0

Blue Jackets

+4500

Penguins

+4500

2-1

Blue Jackets

+1500

Penguins

+1600

3-0

Blue Jackets

+3500

Penguins

+3500

3-1

Blue Jackets

+1700

Penguins

+1800

3-2

Blue Jackets

+900

Penguins

+900

4-0

Blue Jackets

+4500

Penguins

+4000

4-1

Blue Jackets

+1700

Penguins

+1600

4-2

Blue Jackets

+1400

Penguins

+1500

4-3

Blue Jackets

+1050

Penguins

+1000

5-0

Blue Jackets

+7500

Penguins

+7000

5-1

Blue Jackets

+2800

Penguins

+2500

5-2

Blue Jackets

+1800

Penguins

+1700

5-3

Blue Jackets

+2200

Penguins

+2200

5-4

Blue Jackets

+1900

Penguins

+1900

6-0

Blue Jackets

+11000

Penguins

+11000

6-1

Blue Jackets

+6000

Penguins

+5500

6-2

Blue Jackets

+3500

Penguins

+3000

6-3

Blue Jackets

+3000

Penguins

+2800

6-4

Blue Jackets

+4500

Penguins

+4500

6-5

Blue Jackets

+4500

Penguins

+4500

7-0

Blue Jackets

+4500

Penguins

+14000

7-1

Blue Jackets

+10000

Penguins

+9000

7-2

Blue Jackets

+8000

Penguins

+7500

7-3

Blue Jackets

+6000

Penguins

+5500

7-4

Blue Jackets

+6600

Penguins

+6000

7-5

Blue Jackets

+10000

Penguins

+10000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+11000

Penguins

+11000

8-1

Blue Jackets

+11000

Penguins

+13000

8-2

Blue Jackets

+14000

Penguins

+13000

8-3

Blue Jackets

+14000

Penguins

+13000

8-4

Blue Jackets

+12000

Penguins

+11000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+14000

Penguins

+13000

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Think Penguins Likeliest to Win

Moneyline odds of -110 can be found about both teams, implying that there is an equal chance of victory. Choose between Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets for the same potential return.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The Totals offers NHL bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +114.

The Penguins are favorites at +110 when it comes to the Race to 3 Goals betting, with the Blue Jackets available at +140 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

If you’re planning to place a National Hockey League bet, visit the betting sites and check out the wide range of game lines and team props. Find the lines and odds which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

Blue Jackets

-110

Penguins

-110

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+150

Tie

+330

Penguins

+138

Puck Line

Blue Jackets +1.5

-278

Penguins -1.5

+220

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-141

Over 6.5

+114

Sidney Crosby Favorite to Find the Net First

Sidney Crosby is favorite to be First Goalscorer at +850. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

First

+140

Anytime

+850

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

First

+150

Anytime

+900

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

First

+188

Anytime

+1100

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

First

+195

Anytime

+1100

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

First

+200

Anytime

+1100

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

First

+220

Anytime

+1200

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

First

+230

Anytime

+1300

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

First

+230

Anytime

+1300

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

First

+245

Anytime

+1300

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

First

+255

Anytime

+1400

Yegor Chinakhov (Blue Jackets)

First

+280

Anytime

+1500

Thomas Novak (Penguins)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Philip Tomasino (Penguins)

First

+330

Anytime

+1700

Danton Heinen (Penguins)

First

+330

Anytime

+1700

Kevin Hayes (Penguins)

First

+390

Anytime

+1900

Justin Danforth (Blue Jackets)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

James van Riemsdyk (Blue Jackets)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Blake Lizotte (Penguins)

First

+425

Anytime

+2000

Emil Bemström (Penguins)

First

+425

Anytime

+2000

Luca Del Bel Belluz (Blue Jackets)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Luke Kunin (Blue Jackets)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-143

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-114

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-118

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+135

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-143

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 22.5
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 3.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 3.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.2
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 20.9
• Giveaways: 20.1
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.4
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 31.4
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 19.4
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team News

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
8	Zach Werenski	67	26.97	20	49	69	9
86	Kirill Marchenko	65	18.77	25	37	62	30
91	Kent Johnson	54	17.39	21	24	45	-4

11	Adam Fantilli	68	17.77	21	21	42	-3
10	Dmitri Voronkov	59	17.31	20	22	42	16
23	Sean Monahan	41	19.45	14	27	41	17
21	James van Riemsdyk	61	12.34	14	16	30	-5
4	Cole Sillinger	54	17.31	9	20	29	-14
9	Ivan Provorov	68	23.41	7	21	28	7
24	Mathieu Olivier	68	14.55	16	10	26	-5
78	Damon Severson	65	19.32	6	18	24	6
11	Luke Kunin	69	14.9	11	7	18	-24
	Dante Fabbro	55	20.99	5	11	16	13
17	Justin Danforth	47	14.69	7	9	16	-6
27	Zach Aston-Reese	67	13.68	4	11	15	-11
7	Sean Kuraly	68	11.64	5	9	14	-2
59	Yegor Chinakhov	28	16.01	7	7	14	-7
62	Kevin Labanc	34	10.49	2	10	12	2
38	Boone Jenner	12	17.73	0	9	9	0
23	Jake Christiansen	65	12.72	1	7	8	8
65	Luca Del Bel Belluz	15	13.75	2	6	8	2
82	Mikael Pyyhtiae	47	12.1	4	3	7	-11
36	Christian Fischer	46	11.12	1	6	7	-6
5	Denton Mateychuk	31	17.94	3	3	6	-2
3	Jack Johnson	37	12.71	0	5	5	-7
22	Jordan Harris	29	11.11	1	3	4	-5
	Joseph Labate	6	9.1	0	1	1	1
44	Erik Gudbranson	3	15.77	0	0	0	0
67	James Malatesta	2	10.55	0	0	0	-1
12	Owen Sillinger	1	13.2	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
40	Daniil Tarasov	17	3.51	0.882
73	Jet Greaves	6	2.83	0.905
90	Elvis Merzlikins	45	3	0.897

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Pittsburgh Penguins Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
87	Sidney Crosby	68	20.38	24	50	74	-23
67	Rickard Rakell	69	19.36	31	28	59	-20
65	Erik Karlsson	70	23.29	10	39	49	-22

17	Bryan Rust	59	19.73	22	27	49	-24
71	Evgeni Malkin	60	17.88	13	31	44	-22
24	Matt Grzelcyk	70	20.34	1	30	31	-6
58	Kris Letang	63	23.57	8	20	28	-15
43	Danton Heinen	67	13.65	8	16	24	-2
18	Thomas Novak	54	13.23	13	9	22	-7
53	Philip Tomasino	52	13.28	10	10	20	-7
13	Kevin Hayes	53	12.33	10	9	19	-14
46	Blake Lizotte	51	12.29	9	8	17	0
20	Conor Timmins	56	16.22	3	9	12	9
55	Noel Acciari	70	13.59	4	6	10	-20
18	Jesse Puljujaervi	26	11.6	3	6	9	-1
23	Vladislav Kolyachonok	30	12.95	2	5	7	-9
19	Connor Dewar	36	10.54	3	3	6	0
5	Ryan Shea	30	16.92	2	3	5	-7
73	Pierre-Olivier Joseph	47	15.26	0	3	3	-22
83	Matt Nieto	31	12.23	1	2	3	-8
27	Ryan Graves	49	15.26	1	2	3	-13
38	Owen Pickering	25	14.82	1	2	3	-5
48	Valtteri Puustinen	10	9.89	1	1	2	-4
15	Joona Koppanen	1	12.9	1	0	1	1
22	Samuel Poulin	6	10.1	0	1	1	1
52	Emil Bemstroem	10	8.89	0	1	1	0
3	Jack St. Ivany	19	16.37	0	1	1	-3
14	Bokondji Imama	13	5.39	0	0	0	2
11	Vasiliy Ponomaryov	4	9.23	0	0	0	-1
2	Rutger McGroarty	3	11.63	0	0	0	-1
30	Joel Blomqvist	15	51.5	0	0	0	0
4	Nate Clurman	1	11.1	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
39	Alex Nedeljkovic	33	3.17	0.891
35	Tristan Jarry	27	3.09	0.895

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups