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Nationwide Arena, Columbus
Indoor
Fri 9 Oct 2026, 7:00 PM ET
Pittsburgh Penguins
VS
Columbus Blue Jackets

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks · Fri 9 Oct

Our model graded 13 markets for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets and backs Columbus Blue Jackets hardest, a strong call, and $100 on it returns about $205.

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Game markets graded
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The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Columbus Blue Jackets
to win
Columbus Blue Jackets Moneyline
You bet$10 If it wins$20.50Best price+105
Our confidenceHigh
Chance to win61.7%
The price says48.8%

The model graded 13 markets for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) and this is the one it backs hardest — HIGH confidence. A $100 bet returns about $205 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Fri 9 Oct 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena.

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Moneyline Columbus Blue Jackets High62% chance +105
3-Way Moneyline Members only Lean44% chance Members
Spread Members only High75% chance Members
Puck Lines Members only High86% chance Members
Moneyline Members only Lean52% chance Members
2nd Period 3-Way Moneyline Members only Long-shot38% chance Members
Total Goals Members only High98% chance Members
Shots on Goal × 2 props Leanup to 43% Members
Anytime Goal × 1 prop Long-shotup to 5% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
Pittsburgh Penguins are the model's favourite to beat Columbus Blue Jackets, with a 52% chance to win. Kick-off Fri 9 Oct, 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena. Best bet: Columbus Blue Jackets at +105.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: Jackets about 5 in 10 to win. Now: about 5 in 10. About where it opened.

Best price and how much the bookies keep

Who wins
TeamMarket's chanceFair priceBest price
Penguinsabout 5 in 10$2.09 (+109)$2.03 (+103)
Jacketsabout 5 in 10$1.92 (-109)$1.87 (-115)

On this game the bookies keep about $4.60 of every $100 bet on who wins, going by the 26 books we check.

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Game picks

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Calibrated model vs market

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PickMarketModel lean
Columbus Blue JacketsMoneylineThe model likes this price 🔒 Unlock with Pro
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Market intelligence for this game

Line move · best book · closing line
The market drifted away from Pittsburgh Penguins on this game.

Line movement

▼ moved toward Pittsburgh Penguins
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Best price right now

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • Andrei Kuzmenko LWOut
  • Justin Brazeau RWOut
  • Ryan Graves DOut

Columbus Blue Jackets

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Availability updated Oct 7, 4:00PM UTC — some NHL rows may be stale between updates. · refreshed roughly every 4 hours.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and watch the availability of Andrei Kuzmenko, Justin Brazeau and Ryan Graves.
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Availability3 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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The preview

Written 9 Oct

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

On October 09, 2026 our model has run Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Pittsburgh Penguins To Win (+104), which we rate lean confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Pittsburgh Penguins To Win (+104)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a unique history, with 25 players not even reaching ten games with the team. This shows how tricky it can be for new players to find their footing. Right now, they are facing the Columbus Blue Jackets, and even though it's a close matchup, the Penguins have shown some solid goal-scoring lately. Betting on the Penguins to win seems like a fair choice, especially at those odds. This game is pretty much a toss-up, so it could go either way. One concern is that the Penguins are playing away from home, which can be tough. Still, with their experience and skill, they might just pull off the win.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Pittsburgh Penguins 2nd Period 3-Way Moneyline (+170)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a strong chance with a lineup that features 61 left-handed shooters, which can create some interesting plays against the Columbus Blue Jackets. They've won 4 out of their last 10 games, showing they can find ways to score. This bet on the Penguins for the second period is worth a look since they have a real shot at taking the lead. However, it's important to note that both teams are closely matched, so the outcome isn't guaranteed. The Penguins will need to keep up the pressure to secure this win. With odds at +170, it's a tempting pick for anyone hoping to see the Penguins come out on top during the second period.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Pittsburgh Penguins 3-Way Moneyline (+180)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a solid chance to surprise here, especially since they are an underdog with a real shot at winning. They have won 4 of their last 10 games and can be tough to beat, even on the road. With so many left-handed shooters on their roster, they can create some interesting scoring opportunities against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets will have home ice, which can boost their performance, but the Penguins have been known to rise to the occasion. At these odds, taking a shot on the Penguins feels like a smart play.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Erik Karlsson Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (+146)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Erik Karlsson has been a solid player for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and he's a big part of their attack, especially with how many left-handed shooters they have on the team. The Penguins have won just four of their last ten games, which shows they can struggle at times, but Karlsson often steps up when needed. The bet is for him to have over 2.5 shots on goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets. With Pittsburgh's need to score and Karlsson's role, he should find plenty of chances to shoot. The risk here is that the Penguins are still figuring things out this season, which might affect their overall performance.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (+450)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Evgeni Malkin has been looking good lately, and he's a key player for the Pittsburgh Penguins. With the Penguins winning 4 of their last 10 games, Malkin seems to be stepping up his game, especially with so many left-handed shooters on the team. Playing against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, he has a real chance to rack up over 3.5 shots on goal. The biggest risk here is how close the two teams are in terms of recent form, which means surprises can happen. Still, at +450 odds, Malkin is an underdog with a real shot. If he can find his rhythm, this bet could pay off nicely.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Kaedan Korczak Yes Anytime Goal Scorer (+2800)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Kaedan Korczak scoring at +2800 odds is a tempting pick. The Penguins have won 4 of their last 10 games, showing they can find the net but still struggle at times. This matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets gives Korczak a chance to shine, especially since he's one of the few players who can capitalize on their defensive weaknesses. However, the risk is that the Penguins have many players who shoot left, which might crowd the scoring opportunities. Still, if Korczak gets the right chances, he could surprise us. With the odds being a long shot, it's a fun bet to consider for some excitement!

That is the whole read on this one. Prices can move before you get on, so check the board at your bookmaker. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.

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Same game parlay

Written 9 Oct

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Same Game Parlay picks

On Friday 9 October 2026, Columbus Blue Jackets play Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. Our model likes 2 bets here. The one it likes most is Rickard Rakell (Pittsburgh Penguins) Over 1.5 Shots On Goal, priced at -278 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Rickard Rakell (Pittsburgh Penguins) Over 1.5 Shots On Goal (-278)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Columbus Blue Jackets play Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Rickard Rakell (Pittsburgh Penguins) Over 1.5 Shots On Goal. It was priced at -278 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $13.60 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) Over 1.5 Shots On Goal (-238)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Columbus Blue Jackets play Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) Over 1.5 Shots On Goal. It was priced at -238 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $14.20 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Columbus Blue Jackets v Pittsburgh Penguins. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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Player props

GOOD PRICE in green
PlayerTeamStat
Evgeni Malkin Pittsburgh Penguins Shots on Goal
Erik Karlsson Pittsburgh Penguins Shots on Goal
Kaedan Korczak Pittsburgh Penguins Anytime Goal

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Betting angles

2 markets live
MoneylineModel leans Pittsburgh Penguins+104
52%model win %
2-3last 5 record
GF/G3.6GA/G2.8Shots/G34.2vs Jackets3-2

Model leans Pittsburgh Penguins to win, a 52% moneyline pick over Columbus Blue Jackets.

Puck LinePittsburgh Penguins +1.5+1.5 -250
75%model cover %
2-3last 5 record
GF/G3.6GA/G2.8Shots/G34.2vs Jackets3-2

Model backs Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5 on the puck line, a 75% cover vs Columbus Blue Jackets.

Total GoalsGame totalNo line posted

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets total-goals model lean and scoring trends (the free board has not settled enough of these yet).

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets — what the model found

Our model graded 13 betting markets for Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets — 10 on the game itself and 3 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

10
Game markets graded
3
Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 13 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets — recent results

Columbus Blue Jackets have won 3 of their last 5 games; Pittsburgh Penguins have won 3 of their last 5.

Columbus Blue Jackets — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L1–4UTAHome
W6–3BUFHome
W4–2DETAway
W4–0PITHome
L1–5BUFAway
Pittsburgh Penguins — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L3–5WSHAway
L2–3WPGHome
W6–5MTLHome
W7–0PHIAway
W3–1BUFAway

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets — recent meetings

These two have met 3 times recently: Columbus Blue Jackets won 2, Pittsburgh Penguins won 1.

DateColumbus Blue JacketsPittsburgh PenguinsWinner
Sep 2440Columbus Blue Jackets
Jan 1843Columbus Blue Jackets
Jan 445Pittsburgh Penguins

Who’s out or in doubt

3 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

Pittsburgh Penguins
PlayerStatus
Andrei Kuzmenko LWOUT
Justin Brazeau RWOUT
Ryan Graves DOUT

The full availability report — with what each missing player means for the bets — is further down this page.

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets — where the money went

Since betting opened on Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets, the market has moved away from Pittsburgh Penguins across the main game markets.

BetWhat the money did
Spread — Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Columbus Blue Jackets 1.5▲ Money came for this
Spread — Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Pittsburgh Penguins 1.5▲ Money came for this
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Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets — model preview

Columbus Blue Jackets v Pittsburgh Penguins, 9 October 2026. Top of the list: Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) Over 0.5 Goals.

On October 09, 2026 our model has run Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Pittsburgh Penguins To Win (+104), which we rate lean confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL. You may also see this matchup written as Penguins vs Jackets, or as Jackets vs Penguins. The next scheduled game is Friday 9 October 2026 at Nationwide Arena. The model has generated 10 game picks and 3 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NHL betting strategy for this matchup.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets head-to-head record

Final scores · 3 meetings on record
Columbus Blue Jackets 2–1 across the last 3 meetings

Last meeting: Thu 24 Sep 2026, Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets: the Blue Jackets won 4-0.

DateGameScoreWinner
24 Sep 2026Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets4–0Columbus Blue Jackets
18 Jan 2026Columbus Blue Jackets @ Pittsburgh Penguins3–4Columbus Blue Jackets
4 Jan 2026Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets4–5Pittsburgh Penguins
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