NHL Odds, Picks & Predictions for Saturday: Penguins vs. Blue Jackets (2022)
We have some teams we expected to start the season off well and a couple that has us shocked in today’s best bets. Will we see any of these good teams go down? Here are my top picks for the day. And here’s a closer look at my best bet for Penguins vs. Blue Jackets.
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NHL Odds, Picks & Predictions for Saturday: Penguins vs. Blue Jackets
Pittsburgh Penguins (-192) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (+158) o/u 6.5 (-118/-104)
The Penguins are coming as the best offensive team in the league and are scoring a league-best 4.50 points per game. The blue line and goaltending have also been incredible, and goaltender Tristian Jarry is currently fourth in save percentage and goals allowed per game.
The Blue Jackets started the season off poorly with three-straight losses, but they’ve rebounded and come in with back-to-back wins. Columbus’ big free agent signing, Johnny Gaudreau, has played well the last couple of games with three goals and four points.
Offensively the Blue Jackets still have the talent and depth to score on every line as the Penguins do. Pittsburgh has been playing well in their own zone and the special teams with a 31.3 power play percentage. The Pens will hold the Blue Jackets to just two-straight wins.
Pick: Penguins -1.5 (+132)
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