Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - March 21

The Columbus Blue Jackets (31-28-9) will aim to halt a five-game losing streak when they play the Pittsburgh Penguins (28-32-10) on the road on Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network.

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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we expect to take home the victory in Friday's hockey contest.

In the last 10 games for the Blue Jackets (3-6-1), their offense has scored 23 goals while their defense has given up 29 goals. They have recorded 22 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored one goal (4.5%).

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final tally of Penguins 4, Blue Jackets 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-115)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

• The Penguins have a 28-32-10 record overall, with a 9-10-19 record in matchups that have required overtime.
• Pittsburgh is 12-4-5 (29 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
• In the 11 games this season the Penguins scored only one goal, they lost every time.
• Pittsburgh has scored two goals in 17 games this season (2-10-5 record, nine points).
• The Penguins have scored more than two goals in 37 games (26-6-5, 57 points).
• In the 27 games when Pittsburgh has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 10-12-5 record (25 points).
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 12-12-5 (29 points).
• The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in 38 games, going 15-18-5 to register 35 points.

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have posted a record of 8-9-17 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 31-28-9.
• In the 20 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
• This season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (0-5-2) in those contests.
• When Columbus has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned nine points (4-9-1 record).
• The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals 40 times, earning 58 points from those matchups (27-9-4).
• This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 14-8-2 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 14-10-4 (32 points).
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 36 games, going 15-16-5 to record 35 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
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• Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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