Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Prediction and Odds - Apr 29, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Penguins, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Penguins?

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Blue Jackets-Penguins NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Penguins a 69% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets.

More: Free Betting Analysis for Blue Jackets vs. Penguins

Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Odds

• Puck Line: Penguins -1.5 (-130), Blue Jackets +1.5 (+110)
• Moneyline: Penguins -330, Blue Jackets +330
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-125/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Penguins are -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with -130 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -330, which means you can risk $330 to win $100, for a total payout of $430, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +330, where you can put down $100 to profit $330, earning a total payout of $430, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, as well as the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Penguins

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +330 via FanDuel Sportsbook (7.3% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 6 @ +105 via PointsBet

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Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Penguins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 7.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from PointsBet.

Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to see the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Columbus vs. Pittsburgh, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Blue Jackets-Penguins matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Penguins? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Penguins.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Friday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Penguins.

DimersBOT gives Guentzel a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star is a 39.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 6.6% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 6.2% probability
• Cole Sillinger: 5.1% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 4.0% probability
• Justin Danforth: 3.4% probability

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 7.6% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 6.8% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 6.3% probability
• Bryan Rust: 5.3% probability
• Jeff Carter: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 33.7% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 33.4% probability
• Cole Sillinger: 26.5% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 25.3% probability
• Justin Danforth: 19.4% probability

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 39.1% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 38.3% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 30.9% probability
• Bryan Rust: 28.4% probability
• Jeff Carter: 24.4% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Penguins on Friday April 29, 2022.

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Blue Jackets vs. Penguins 2022 Game Info

When do the Penguins play the Blue Jackets?

• Date: Friday April 29, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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