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Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Prediction: Pittsburgh Predicted to Win Tuesday's NHL Matchup [1/7/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Tuesday's Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins matchup.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Penguins as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Columbus-Pittsburgh game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Penguins with a win probability of 57%, compared to 43% for the Blue Jackets."
For a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blue Jackets vs. Penguins predictions page.
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Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Tuesday's matchup between the Penguins and Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Tuesday's Blue Jackets vs. Penguins matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Columbus vs. Pittsburgh picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Blue Jackets and Penguins 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Penguins a 57% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-190) | -1.5 (+168) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -142 |
| Total | o6.5 (-104) | u6.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Blue Jackets vs. Penguins matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Penguins?
According to our model, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Penguins.
Our projections give Crosby a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star is a 37.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dmitri Voronkov | 6.0% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.9% |
| Kent Johnson | 4.7% |
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 7.3% |
| Bryan Rust | 7.1% |
| Rickard Rakell | 6.6% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 32.9% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 32.0% |
| Kent Johnson | 26.9% |
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 38.7% |
| Sidney Crosby | 37.6% |
| Rickard Rakell | 32.6% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Penguins, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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