Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Player Props, Picks and Predictions – Tuesday, Nov. 14

We have your Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Pittsburgh Penguins hit the road to face the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (7-6-0) are set to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (4-7-4) in a Metropolitan Division clash. With the Penguins on a four-game winning streak and the Blue Jackets mired in a five-game losing streak, this matchup presents a tale of two teams heading in opposite directions.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Odds Info

Moneyline: Pittsburgh Penguins -185 (BetMGM) / Columbus Blue Jackets +150 (BetMGM)

Puck Line: +1.5 – Pittsburgh Penguins +138 (BetRivers) / Columbus Blue Jackets -156 (FanDuel)

Total: 6.5 – +108 (BetRivers) / -130 (BetRivers)

Game Info

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 14

Time: 08:00 PM

Location: Nationwide Arena – Columbus, OH

TV: ESPN+

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Trends

• This season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have hit 6 overs and 7 unders.
• On the road this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have hit 3 overs and 3 unders.
• As the favorite this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have hit 4 overs and 5 unders.

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Trends

• This season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have hit 8 overs and 7 unders.
• At home this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have hit 2 overs and 6 unders.
• As the underdog this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have hit 8 overs and 5 unders.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

Over the course of the last two seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets have faced off four times, with the Penguins emerging victorious in three of those encounters while the Blue Jackets claimed one win. The home team has held the advantage, securing three wins compared to the visiting team’s single victory. When it comes to betting statistics, both teams have evenly split the outcomes against the spread, with each team covering twice. The total score for these games has equally divided bettors, with the over hitting on two occasions and the under also occurring twice. The Penguins have shown a strong offensive presence, outscoring the Blue Jackets in the cumulative goal tally over these matchups. The goaltending performance has been notable as well, with the Penguins’ netminders generally posting higher save percentages compared to their Blue Jackets counterparts, except for the most recent game where the Blue Jackets’ goaltender outperformed with a save percentage of 0.944.

The most recent game between the two teams took place on April 13, 2023, where the Columbus Blue Jackets edged out the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 3-2 victory in an overtime thriller. The Penguins were the favorites going into the game with a closing moneyline of -245, but it was the underdog Blue Jackets who secured the win with a closing moneyline of +196. The game was tightly contested, with the Penguins initially taking the lead, only for the Blue Jackets to fight back and eventually win in overtime. The Penguins were successful on the power play, converting 100% of their opportunities, while the Blue Jackets capitalized on one of their four power plays. The Penguins outshot the Blue Jackets 36 to 34, but Columbus’ goaltender Michael Hutchinson delivered an impressive performance, saving 34 shots for a save percentage of 0.944, which was instrumental in their victory.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Predictions

The Penguins are coming into this game with a sense of confidence, having outscored their opponents 20-5 during their winning streak. Center Evgeni Malkin leads the team with 8 goals and 16 points, while left winger Jake Guentzel has been a key playmaker with 11 assists. Pittsburgh’s recent success can be attributed to their potent offense, which will look to exploit the Blue Jackets’ defensive vulnerabilities. Columbus, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency, particularly on the defensive end, where they rank near the bottom of the league.

Columbus will be looking to turn their fortunes around at the Nationwide Arena, leaning on the leadership of center Boone Jenner, who tops their scoring with 7 goals and 9 points. Defenseman Ivan Provorov, with 9 assists, will be crucial in both facilitating the offense and bolstering the Blue Jackets’ defense against a high-powered Penguins attack. The Blue Jackets’ recent performances, however, suggest they’ll need a significant improvement on both ends of the ice to challenge the Penguins.

This game will also feature a goaltending duel that could be the deciding factor. The Penguins’ netminders have been stellar during their winning streak, and they’ll be tested by a Blue Jackets team eager to snap their losing skid. Special teams could play a pivotal role as well, with Pittsburgh’s power play looking particularly dangerous. As the teams prepare for this divisional showdown, all eyes will be on how these dynamics play out on the ice.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins are riding a wave of offensive prowess, having scored 20 goals in their last four games, which suggests they are likely to contribute to a high-scoring affair. The Columbus Blue Jackets, despite their struggles, have seen the over hit in 8 of their games as underdogs this season, indicating that their games tend to feature more goals than expected. With the total line set at 6.5 and considering the Penguins’ recent form, the over seems like a promising pick, especially with Pittsburgh’s power play clicking at an opportune time.

While the historic head-to-head data shows an even split between the over and under, the current momentum carried by the Penguins, combined with the Blue Jackets’ defensive woes, points towards a game where the goal tally could easily surpass the set total line. The Blue Jackets’ goaltending has been less than stellar, and against a team like Pittsburgh, which is finding the back of the net with regularity, it’s reasonable to expect a continuation of this trend, making the over a compelling choice for this matchup.

The Pick: Over 6.5 -130 (BetRivers)

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Picks

Here are the players who have hit over their current prop line in at least 7 of their last 10 games.

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