The Pittsburgh Penguins battle the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in NHL betting odds action at PPG Paints Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Pittsburgh Penguins in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -150 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Thursday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3-2.6 win for the Blue Jackets on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to vanquish their hosts on Thursday, as they are 21-13-1 this season, while the Penguins are 17-15-3. Columbus is 17-18 against the total, while Pittsburgh is 19-14-2 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Columbus injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Pittsburgh Penguins rated this week at No. 4 and the Columbus Blue Jackets sitting at No. 28.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 18-ranked offense, averaging 2.89 goals per game, against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.71 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 24.22% while the Blue Jackets defense kills off 82.61% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blue Jackets were a 4-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Maple Leafs. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Columbus at -137 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
The Penguins were a 4-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Avalanche. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Colorado at +140 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for PUSH bettors.
- Columbus is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Columbus is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games
- Columbus is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Pittsburgh is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Pittsburgh is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus home to Philadelphia, Saturday, December 23rd
Pittsburgh home to Anaheim, Saturday, December 23rd
