On the whole few teams in the NHL command more respect than the Pittsburgh Penguins. With Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017 their excellence is fresh on the minds of everyone. Moreover, the gambling public holds Pittsburgh in the highest regard. Even the most casual NHL betting online bettor equates the Penguins with profits. However, Pittsburgh is fighting for their playoff lives. So too are the Columbus Blue Jackets. Increasingly the Blue Jackets and Penguins have no margin for error. Both teams have been inconsistent to a frustrating degree. To be exact the playoff push pressure is on!
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Date and Time: Thursday, March 7, 2019, 7 p.m. ET
Location: PPT Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Blue Jackets vs. Penguins TV Coverage: NBCSN
Columbus Blue Jackets
At first the recent play of Columbus has put them into playoff peril. Three losses in four games have come at the worst time for the Blue Jackets. Presently the Blue Jackets are two points out of the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. Columbus is now 36-26-2-1 with 26-33-6 under the total. NHL metrics have the Jackets ranked 10th for goal scoring and 15th for goals against. Of major concern is a power play that ranks 27th in the league.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Fashion Pittsburgh holding that final Eastern Conference playoff spot. Inconsistency has plagued the Penguins with three losses in their last five games. Owing to that is a current record of 34-22-7-2 with 32-28-5 over the total. While Pittsburgh ranks fifth in the NHL for goal scoring, they have dropped to 19th for goals against. Further, the Pens are sixth for the power play but 20th for penalty killing.
Important Names on the Ice
Certainly, Pittsburgh will have the best player on the ice in center and captain Sidney Crosby. The future Hall of Famer has 29 goals with 54 assists and a plus 22.
Stats to Consider
Now Columbus has had their best NHL Betting online results on the road. A record of 14-5 in their last 19 games on enemy ice has pleased gamblers. Just two of the Blue Jackets last seven away games have gone under the total. In the same way Pittsburgh has been a solid recent bet at home. For instance, the Pens have paid in four of their last six home games. Three of their last five home tilts stayed under the number.
Team vs. Team
Late on Pittsburgh has utterly owned their sportsbook series with Columbus. Tickets have been cashed on the Pens in 11 of their last 12 games with the Jackets. Seven of the last nine between these teams went over the total. Further, Pittsburgh has paid in nine consecutive home games with the Blue Jackets. Five of the last seven in this matchup at PPG Paints Arena went under the total.
Matchup to Watch
On this occasion home ice and head to head give Pittsburgh the NHL Betting online matchup advantage. The reverse of Crosby is that the Blue Jackets do not have a player as prolific.
Blue Jackets vs. Penguins NHL Betting Online Picks
In this situation the Penguins should continue their ownership of Columbus.
Blue Jackets vs. Penguins NHL Betting Online Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins
Blue Jackets vs. Penguins NHL Betting Online Series Prediction: Penguins 4, Blue Jackets 2
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