Penguins vs. Blue Jackets betting odds and trends

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Penguins vs. Blue Jackets betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The Pittsburgh Penguins are fancied by sportsbooks to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets when they match up on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, with the visiting Penguins at -173 on the moneyline, and the Blue Jackets big underdogs at +144.

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Moneyline

Penguins to win vs Blue Jackets -173

Bet $20, Payout $31.56

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, BSOH, and SportsNet PT
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Favorite: Penguins (-173)
  • Underdog: Blue Jackets (+144)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Quick Facts

  • Pittsburgh and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in 30 of 72 games this season.
  • So far this season, 50.7% of Columbus’ games (37/73) have had more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 6.5.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two teams, 5.8, is 0.7 less than Saturday’s over/under.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.1 less than the 6.6 goals these two clubs concede per game combined.

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Season Stat Insights

  • The Penguins’ 2.9 average goals per game add up to 210 total, which makes them the 24th-ranked scoring team in the league.
  • On defense, the Penguins have allowed 214 goals (3.0 per game) to rank 11th in NHL play.
  • Their goal differential (-4) ranks them 17th in the league.
  • The Blue Jackets have the league’s 26th-ranked scoring offense (207 total goals, 2.8 per game).
  • The Blue Jackets have allowed 267 total goals (3.7 per game) to rank 31st.
  • Their -60 goal differential ranks 29th in the league.

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Moneyline Insights

  • In 42 games as the moneyline favorite this season, Pittsburgh has won 20 times.
  • Through 18 games with moneyline odds lower than -173 this season, the Penguins have won 13 times.
  • Per the moneyline odds, Pittsburgh has a 63.4% chance of winning this contest.
  • In Columbus’ 66 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 19 wins.
  • Columbus has a record of 13-31 in games when sportsbooks list the team at +144 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The win probability for the Blue Jackets, implied from the moneyline, is 41.0%.

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Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Leaders

Penguins Leaders

  • Sidney Crosby has been important to Pittsburgh’s offense this season, registering 78 points in 72 games.
  • Evgeni Malkin has 21 goals and 34 assists for Pittsburgh to compile 55 total points (0.8 per game).
  • Through 72 games, Erik Karlsson has proven himself as an important offensive option for Pittsburgh. He has 46 points (eight goals and 38 assists).
  • As Pittsburgh’s top goalie, Tristan Jarry has recorded 19 wins and 24 losses this season while allowing 131 goals with 1227 saves.

Blue Jackets Leaders

  • Johnny Gaudreau’s 11 goals and 43 assists in 73 games for Columbus add up to 54 total points on the season.
  • Zachary Werenski has helped lead the attack for Columbus this season with six goals and 39 assists.
  • Boone Jenner’s 22 goals and 13 assists add up to 35 points this season.
  • Elvis Merzlikins is 12-17-8 in 40 games this season, conceding 127 goals (3.5 goals against average) with 1107 saves and an .897 save percentage (51st in the league).

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