Blue Jackets vs Penguins Prediction and NHL Tips - 15 November 2023
Last updated: Nov 14, 2023, 11:58PM | Published: Nov 13, 2023, 9:05PM
The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Blue Jackets vs Penguins, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs Penguins
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's Columbus-Pittsburgh NHL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Penguins a 61% chance of beating the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
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Blue Jackets vs Penguins: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Nationwide Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Blue Jackets $2.70, Penguins $1.56
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.67), Penguins -1.5 ($2.30)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.80, Under $2.05
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Blue Jackets at $2.70. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Penguins at $1.56.
The Blue Jackets are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Penguins, with odds of $1.67 currently on offer at bet365.
For the favourite Penguins (-1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.30.
The Over/Under for Blue Jackets vs Penguins has been set at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.80 and odds for the Under at $2.05.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Blue Jackets vs Penguins: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Columbus at $2.70 with bet365 (2.1% edge)
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.67 with bet365 (61% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.05 with bet365 (51% probability)
Today's Blue Jackets vs Penguins betting tips are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Penguins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our recommended option because of the 2.1% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Blue Jackets vs Penguins: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Columbus vs Pittsburgh on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Blue Jackets vs Penguins: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Penguins? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Penguins.
Guentzel has a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Penguins star has a 36.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Patrik Laine: 5.3% probability
- Justin Danforth: 4.8% probability
- Boone Jenner: 4.6% probability
- Adam Fantilli: 3.5% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 3.4% probability
Penguins First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jake Guentzel: 7.1% probability
- Sidney Crosby: 6.6% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 5.5% probability
- Reilly Smith: 5.3% probability
- Bryan Rust: 5.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Patrik Laine: 29.4% probability
- Boone Jenner: 27.2% probability
- Justin Danforth: 26.3% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 21.1% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 19.7% probability
Penguins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Sidney Crosby: 37.6% probability
- Jake Guentzel: 36.4% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 32.0% probability
- Bryan Rust: 31.9% probability
- Reilly Smith: 30.1% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Columbus vs Pittsburgh game at Nationwide Arena.
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Blue Jackets vs Penguins: Preview
The game between the Blue Jackets and Penguins at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Wednesday 15 November 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Columbus vs Pittsburgh are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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