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2026-27 Preseason

Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions

2024-03-28 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 3 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
PIT: 53.7%
CBJ: 46.3%
Expected Goals
PIT: 3.45
CBJ: 3.08
Total Goals
Median: 6.9
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 53%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • PIT at home vs CBJ: 3-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-17PIT 3 - 4 CBJCBJPIT
2026-01-04CBJ 4 - 5 PITPITPIT
2025-11-28CBJ 3 - 4 PITPITCBJ
2025-10-25PIT 4 - 5 CBJCBJCBJ
2025-03-21PIT 6 - 3 CBJPITPIT

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1PIT1711.08
1CBJ1601.10
2PIT2011.33
2CBJ611.05
3PIT1411.25
3CBJ1200.72
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 53.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 3 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.4 - 3.1