The Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-4) face the Columbus Blue Jackets (10-10-4) at Nationwide Arena Friday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Penguins-Blue Jackets odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.
Penguins at Blue Jackets: Projected starting goalies
Matt Murray vs. Joonas Korpisalo
Murray has struggled mightily of late as his goals against average has ballooned to 2.72 and his save percentage is only .901. The 9-4-4 record includes one shutout. He has allowed four-plus goals in each of his previous three starts.
Korpisalo has a 10-8-1 record for the Blue Jackets this season. He has a .901 SV% and 2.88 GAA. He stopped just 19 of 22 shots in his last start which was a 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Penguins at Blue Jackets: Odds, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Penguins 4, Blue Jackets 3
Moneyline (ML)
The PENGUINS (-121) are a bit of a risk but carry a decent value heading into Columbus considering they have won nine of the previous 10 meetings between the division rivals. Pittsburgh is our pick in a close game which could go to extra time.
A $10 bet with Pittsburgh results in an $8.26 profit with an outright win for the Penguins.
Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
It is a true study of contrasts as Pittsburgh found a way to win a wild one against the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday by a score of 8-6. It was down 6-3 at one point and there is hesitation to ride the Penguins to cover the -1.5 goals at +195. AVOID.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 5.5 (-139) is our strong play Friday. Chances of both teams scoring three-plus goals are high. Pittsburgh and Columbus have averaged over seven goals combined in their previous 10 games.
Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a $7.19 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.
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