Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/04/26

This will be the 3rd meeting this season between the Penguins and Blue Jackets. The first games ended in final scores of 5-4 in favor of Columbus and 4-3 in favor of Pittsburgh. With those totals of 9 and 7 goals respectively, the over has now hit in the last 6 consecutive games played between these teams. For multiple seasons and through different versions of each team, something about the pure matchup of the Penguins and Blue Jackets bodes well for game total overs. 

Both teams enter this one in strong form. The Penguins have won 4 straight games and 5 out of their last 6. The Blue Jackets have won 4 out of their last 5, most recently a 5-1 win over the surging Sabres on Saturday. Pittsburgh’s wins have not been too shabby themselves as they beat a strong Carolina team 5-1, then took a home and home with a good Detroit team by scores of 4-3 and 4-1. Pittsburgh and Columbus have found a scoring touch and are reaping the rewards. The goal production and overall strong recent form of these teams looks good for another over.

Penguins vs Blue Jackets prediction: Over 6.5 (-115) available at the time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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