Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/5/2024]

The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Tuesday's Blue Jackets vs. Penguins matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Penguins 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Penguins a 66% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of going under.

Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Blue Jackets	Penguins
Puck Line	+1.5 (-122)	-1.5 (+110)
Moneyline	+190	-225
Total	o6.5 (-115)	u6.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Picks

Our predictions, matched with the current odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blue Jackets +1.5	-122
Moneyline	Blue Jackets	+190
Total	Under 6.5	-105

While the Penguins are more likely to win the game, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Penguins?

According to our model, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Penguins.

Our projections give Crosby a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star is a 40.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Boone Jenner	6.4%
Alexander Nylander	5.9%
Johnny Gaudreau	3.8%
Cole Sillinger	3.4%
Dmitri Voronkov	3.2%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Sidney Crosby	7.7%
Johnny Gruden	5.7%
Evgeni Malkin	5.2%
Rickard Rakell	5.0%
Reilly Smith	4.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alexander Nylander	35.2%
Boone Jenner	30.2%
Johnny Gaudreau	20.3%
Dmitri Voronkov	19.3%
Cole Sillinger	19.3%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sidney Crosby	40.1%
Rickard Rakell	30.6%
Johnny Gruden	30.3%
Evgeni Malkin	28.5%
Reilly Smith	26.9%

Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Game Information

Tuesday's game 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 March 5, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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Conclusion

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