Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets -3/9/2019 Free Pick & NHL Betting Prediction

Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Penguins vs Blue Jackets NHL Odds

Looking for Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets free hockey plays & NHL Odds? NHL betting sees the Penguins taking on the Blue Jackets on Saturday, March 9th, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NHL Hockey games all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NHL hockey predictions like this Penguins Blue Jackets matchup.

(26-22-7) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (37-27-2)

Date: Saturday, March 9th
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds:  Col -145  |  Pitt +131
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: OFF
NHL Betting Total: 6.5
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The Pittsburgh Penguins continue their winning ways as they are currently within third-place within the Metropolitan division.  They enter this game winners of three straight contests as they were able to pick up a shutout victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at home.

The Blue Jackets will certainly be looking to make up some ground with a win in this contest as they have dropped three of their last four games, overall. Their offense has struggled during this time as they have only scored four goals during this time while allowing a total of just seven to their opponents.

Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins scored a goal in each quarter in their matchup versus the Columbus Blue Jackets.  In all, Phil Kessell scored on a power play goal in the first while Nick Njugstad along with Sidney Crosby scored insurance goals later in the contest to seal the victory.

Crosby scored his 31st goal of the season as he has scored a goal in the last six games for the Penguins entering this matchup.  Crosby has also racked up 14 points along with 8 assists during this time.

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Shot leader in Kris Letang had not shots on goal for the Penguins in this contest.  However, he ended the game with a point as well as an assist in the much-needed victory.

The Penguins had 31 shots on goal in the game while goalkeepter Joonas Korpisalo (9-6-1) had 28 saves on the night for a .933 save percentage.

Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets had only 25 shots on goal versus the Penguins in their last time out.  Leading point getter in Artemi Panarin has only two points in the last four outings for the Blue Jackets.

On the other hand, he has not scored a goal during this time while having 12 shots on goal.  Shot leader Cam Atkinson has 36 goals on the season on 150 shots, however, had just two shots on goal versus the Penguins in defeat.

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In all, the Blue Jackets have dropped four of their last six home games.  During this time, they allowed opponents to score a whopping 22 goals.

NHL Betting Trends:

• Penguins are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Columbus.
• Over is 18-5 in the last 23 meetings in Columbus.
• Home team is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings.
• Favorite is 13-5 in the last 18 meetings.
• Penguins are 26-10 in the last 36 meetings.

4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Pittsburgh +131

Look for the Pirates to pick up a victory in this matchup over a Columbus squad that has really lost its way on both ends of the ice.  Also, with the Penguiins ranking as one of the best defensive teams in the league, look for their struggles to continue in this Saturday night contest as they will fall by a 3-1 score in the end.

NHL Free Score Prediction: Penguins 3 – Blue Jackets 1

The Penguins have won three of their last five road games, overall.  Combine this with the fact that they will have the momentum of a shutout win over the Blue Jackets most recently, look for them to continue their success.

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