Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Prediction and Odds - Dec 6, 2022

NHL action continues on Tuesday at 7:00PM ET as the Columbus Blue Jackets square off with the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.

Dimers' best betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Penguins, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Penguins?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Blue Jackets-Penguins NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Penguins a 69% chance of getting the W against the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Current Odds

• Puck Line: Penguins -1.5 (-115), Blue Jackets +1.5 (+100)
• Moneyline: Penguins -275, Blue Jackets +245
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-120/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Penguins are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with -115 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +100.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -275, which means you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +245, where you can bet $100 to profit $245, earning a total payout of $345, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Penguins

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +245 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.4% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Penguins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 2.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Blue Jackets-Penguins matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Penguins? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Penguins.

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According to DimersBOT, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Penguins.

DimersBOT gives Guentzel an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star is a 42.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 6.3% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 6.0% probability
• Boone Jenner: 4.7% probability
• Yegor Chinakhov: 3.3% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 2.8% probability

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 8.2% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 7.5% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 5.9% probability
• Rickard Rakell: 5.6% probability
• Bryan Rust: 5.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 34.3% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 29.6% probability
• Boone Jenner: 24.9% probability
• Yegor Chinakhov: 20.1% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 18.2% probability

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 42.8% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 39.4% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 33.5% probability
• Rickard Rakell: 33.3% probability
• Bryan Rust: 28.7% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Penguins on Tuesday December 6, 2022.

Blue Jackets vs. Penguins 2022 Game Info

Tuesday's action between the Penguins and Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• Date: Tuesday December 6, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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