Penguins vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 6 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 6, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Mar 5, 2024, 12:47PM
The Pittsburgh Penguins will sqaure off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Penguins vs Blue Jackets game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Penguins vs Blue Jackets
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Pittsburgh-Columbus NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Penguins a 66% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena.
More: Penguins vs Blue Jackets Simulated 10,000 Times
Penguins vs Blue Jackets: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at PPG Paints Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Penguins $1.43, Blue Jackets $3.20
- Line: Penguins -1.5 ($2.07), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.93, Under $1.98
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Penguins at $1.43 and the Blue Jackets at $3.20.
The Penguins are 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $2.07 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.87.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.93 and odds for the Under at $1.98.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Penguins vs Blue Jackets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Columbus at $3.20 with Betfair (3.2% edge)
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.87 with Betfair (56% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (53% probability)
Today's Penguins vs Blue Jackets predictions are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Penguins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our recommended option because of the 3.2% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Penguins vs Blue Jackets: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Pittsburgh vs Columbus on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Penguins vs Blue Jackets: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby is the most likely player to score the first goal in Penguins vs Blue Jackets.
Crosby has a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star has a 40.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Penguins First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sidney Crosby: 7.7% probability
- Johnny Gruden: 5.7% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 5.2% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 5.0% probability
- Reilly Smith: 4.9% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 6.4% probability
- Alexander Nylander: 5.9% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 3.8% probability
- Cole Sillinger: 3.4% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 3.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Penguins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Sidney Crosby: 40.1% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 30.6% probability
- Johnny Gruden: 30.3% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 28.5% probability
- Reilly Smith: 26.9% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 35.2% probability
- Boone Jenner: 30.2% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 20.3% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 19.3% probability
- Cole Sillinger: 19.3% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Pittsburgh vs Columbus match-up at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins vs Blue Jackets: Preview
The game between the Penguins and Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Wednesday 6 March 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Pittsburgh vs Columbus predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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