The Columbus Blue Jackets battle the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday in NHL betting odds action at Nationwide Arena.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.6-2.3 victory for the Penguins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Columbus Blue Jackets currently sport a record of 29-24-5. The Pittsburgh Penguins are 34-22-4. Betting totals have seen the Blue Jackets post a 25-33 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Penguins have gone 31-27-2 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Columbus Blue Jackets rated this week at No. 9 and the Pittsburgh Penguins sitting at No. 3.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Columbus Blue Jackets No. 27-ranked offense (2.67 goals per game) against a Pittsburgh Penguins defense that ranks No. 18 at 2.97 goals per game allowed. The Blue Jackets Sportsbook has clicked at a 14.55% rate while the Penguins have a 82.18% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pittsburgh won its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Maple Leafs on February 17. Bettors who backed the Penguins at -133 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Flyers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Flyers at +133 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Carolina, Friday, February 23rd
Columbus at New Jersey, Tuesday, February 20th