Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions
2025-01-07 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 3 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
PIT: 46.7%
CBJ: 53.3%
Expected Goals
PIT: 3.36
CBJ: 2.99
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 72%
Over 6.5: 56%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
PIT
Stuart Skinner - 23-17-9 | 0.888 SV% | 2.92 GAA
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 26-19-9 | 0.908 SV% | 2.60 GAA
| Stat | PIT | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.888 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.886 | 0.888 |
| 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: 73% • 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 | PIT |
| 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 | 03:20 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 00:51 | PIT | Goal |
| 3 | 00:24 | PIT | Goal |
| 3 | 10:09 | PIT | Goal |
| 3 | 12:05 | PIT | Goal |
| 3 | 17:24 | PIT | Goal |
| 5 | 00:00 | PIT | Goal |
| 5 | 00:00 | PIT | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 53.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 3 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.4 - 3.0
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