The Columbus Blue Jackets (20-37-6) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (31-22-9) Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jackets vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Blue Jackets have dropped the last 2 games by a combined score of 9-4. Columbus has allowed 3 or more goals in 5 consecutive games and has alternated the Over and Under across the past 6 outings.
The Penguins had a 4-game win streak snapped with a 4-1 loss at the Florida Panthers Saturday. Pittsburgh has allowed 3 or more goals in 3 of the past 4, and 12 of the past 16, games.
This is the 3rd of 4 regular-season meetings. Pittsburgh won 4-1 at home on Dec. 6 behind G Tristan Jarry and won in Columbus by a 6-3 count on Oct. 22, also behind Jarry.