Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions
2024-03-05 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 5 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
PIT: 61.2%
CBJ: 38.8%
Expected Goals
PIT: 3.38
CBJ: 2.90
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 42%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
PIT
Stuart Skinner - 19-12-5 | 0.890 SV% | 2.79 GAA
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 18-12-6 | 0.910 SV% | 2.62 GAA
| Stat | PIT | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.888 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.863 | 0.928 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.818 | 0.866 |
| GAA | 2.91 | 2.62 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 45% • PIT at home vs CBJ: 3-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-17 | PIT 3 - 4 CBJ | CBJ | PIT |
| 2026-01-04 | CBJ 4 - 5 PIT | PIT | CBJ |
| 2025-11-28 | CBJ 3 - 4 PIT | PIT | CBJ |
| 2025-10-25 | PIT 4 - 5 CBJ | CBJ | PIT |
| 2025-03-21 | PIT 6 - 3 CBJ | PIT | PIT |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13:33 | PIT | Goal |
| 1 | 18:57 | PIT | Goal |
| 2 | 04:31 | PIT | Goal |
| 2 | 05:28 | PIT | Goal |
| 2 | 14:32 | PIT | Goal |
| 3 | 08:04 | PIT | Goal |
| 3 | 08:26 | PIT | Goal |
| 3 | 09:53 | PIT | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 61.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 5 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.4 - 2.9