Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions

2024-03-28 • PPG Paints Arena

Pittsburgh Penguins 3 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets

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%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • 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	PIT
2025-11-28	CBJ 3 - 4 PIT	PIT	CBJ
2025-10-25	PIT 4 - 5 CBJ	CBJ	CBJ
2025-03-21	PIT 6 - 3 CBJ	PIT	PIT

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	PIT	17	1	1.08
1	CBJ	16	0	1.10
2	PIT	20	1	1.33
2	CBJ	6	1	1.05
3	PIT	14	1	1.25
3	CBJ	12	0	0.72

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

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