Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Nov 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Penguins vs Blue Jackets

The Pittsburgh Penguins clash with the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, November 28.

The best betting angle could be Under 6.5 goals, especially when it’s priced at odds of -123. The Penguins and the Blue Jackets may fall short of the mark.

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Pittsburgh Penguins have suffered four consecutive road losses. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 4-2 home triumph against Buffalo Sabres at PPG PAINTS Arena. Bryan Rust was one of four different players on the scoresheet. Goalie Tristan Jarry stopped 29 shots (.935).

Columbus Blue Jackets were beaten 2-1 (OT) at Nationwide Arena in their last game. This loss at home to Toronto Maple Leafs was their third straight defeat. Blue Jackets had 36 shots but despite this only managed to score one goal. Zach Werenski was the goalscorer.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Blue Jackets won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 5-4 victory was registered against the Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Arturs Silovs (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-3-4	2.8	.907	1
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

Jet Greaves (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-4-4	2.8	.905	0
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 27.4 shots on goal, with a 29.2% powerplay efficiency. The Penguins have been giving up 2.8 goals from 25.9 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.0%.

Sidney Crosby is the top points scorer with 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, with Evgeni Malkin racking up 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Arturs Silovs have a 3.16 goal against average with a .890 save percentage.

The Blue Jackets have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 27.7 shots on goal, with a 13.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.2 goals from 28.7 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.5%.

The top points scorer is Zach Werenski with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, while Adam Fantilli is next in line after having 9 points, 7 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.60 GAA with a .903 SV%.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’ve taken the view that the teams will go under the total goals line in this NHL clash. Therefore, our pick is to back the Under selection with confidence at -123.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest hockey stats to support every prediction.

Key Penguins vs Blue Jackets stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Penguins games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Penguins games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Blue Jackets games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Blue Jackets games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Blue Jackets games.

Under 6.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 55.2% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Penguins 3 - 1 Blue Jackets

There could be merit in backing the Penguins to win 3-1. Odds of +2200 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Penguins

Blue Jackets

1-0

Penguins

+6000

Blue Jackets

+6000

2-0

Penguins

+5500

Blue Jackets

+5000

2-1

Penguins

+1700

Blue Jackets

+1500

3-0

Penguins

+4000

Blue Jackets

+3300

3-1

Penguins

+2200

Blue Jackets

+1900

3-2

Penguins

+950

Blue Jackets

+850

4-0

Penguins

+5500

Blue Jackets

+4000

4-1

Penguins

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1500

4-2

Penguins

+1800

Blue Jackets

+1400

4-3

Penguins

+1050

Blue Jackets

+950

5-0

Penguins

+9000

Blue Jackets

+6600

5-1

Penguins

+3300

Blue Jackets

+2200

5-2

Penguins

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1500

5-3

Penguins

+2400

Blue Jackets

+2000

5-4

Penguins

+1900

Blue Jackets

+1700

6-0

Penguins

+14000

Blue Jackets

+9000

6-1

Penguins

+7500

Blue Jackets

+5000

6-2

Penguins

+4000

Blue Jackets

+2500

6-3

Penguins

+3300

Blue Jackets

+2400

6-4

Penguins

+4500

Blue Jackets

+4000

6-5

Penguins

+4500

Blue Jackets

+4000

7-0

Penguins

+4500

Blue Jackets

+13000

7-1

Penguins

+12500

Blue Jackets

+8000

7-2

Penguins

+10000

Blue Jackets

+6600

7-3

Penguins

+6600

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-4

Penguins

+6600

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-5

Penguins

+10000

Blue Jackets

+9000

7-6

Penguins

+10000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-1

Penguins

+10000

Blue Jackets

+13000

8-2

Penguins

+10000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-3

Penguins

+10000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-4

Penguins

+12000

Blue Jackets

+9000

8-5

Penguins

+14000

Blue Jackets

+12000

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets 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.

Columbus Blue Jackets are regarded as having a 61% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -154. The market suggests that Pittsburgh Penguins are least likely to win at +128.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +102.

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Moneyline

Penguins

+128

Blue Jackets

-154

3-Way Moneyline

Penguins

+190

Tie

+325

Blue Jackets

+112

Puck Line

Penguins +1.5

-192

Blue Jackets -1.5

+154

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-123

Over 6.5

+102

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets 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

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.5
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.5
• Hits: 14
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.1
• Hits: 15.2
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 16.3
• Giveaways: 16.9
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 17.3
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 4.3

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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