Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets: The bookmakers underestimate the Blue Jackets

Prediction for the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets match, which will take place on March 23. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Pittsburgh is in excellent condition for the upcoming meeting, as they have won four in five games. The Penguins lost only to Nashville with a score of 1:4, but then quickly rehabilitated themselves and beat St. Louis (3:2) in a penalty shot, and then had no problems with Arizona (4:1). In the Metropolitan Division, Pittsburgh were third with 85 points and had already almost made the play-offs.

Columbus has been good of late. After four straight defeats, they've managed four wins in five games. They lost only to Washington 2:7, but they came back better than they did against St. Louis (5:4). As for Columbus' position in the Metropolitan Division standings, they are in fifth place with 67 points. They are 13 points behind fourth-placed Washington.

The home team has a near certainty of making the playoffs, so there's a chance that they won't be able to put 100% of their effort into this game. The visitors haven't chances to lose points. We propose as the main bet the victory of Columbus with a plus handicap. Prediction: Columbus will win with handicap (+1.5).

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