Penguins vs Blue Jackets Prediction 11/28/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Penguins vs Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Friday, November 28th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 11-6-5 this season after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Pittsburgh was tied at one in the third period, but they scored three of the last four goals to escape with the win. The Penguins were out shot by a total of 31-19, won 58.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got goals from Dewar, Hayes, Rust, and Dumba, while Jarry stopped 29 out of 31 shots, which was a .935 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Pittsburgh lost to the Kraken by a score of 3-2 and the Wild by a score of 5-0. The Penguins have lost five of their last seven games and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 27 points. Pittsburgh has scored 3.09 goals per game and they have allowed 2.59 goals against per game, while also going 31.4% on the power play and 85.2% on the penalty kill this season. Evgeni Malkin has led Pittsburgh with six goals and 18 assists, while Sidney Crosby has added 13 goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for Pittsburgh is Arturs Silovs, who is 4-3-4 with a 2.74 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 11-9-4 this year after they lost to Toronto in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Columbus led 1-0 in the third period, but allowed the tying goal late and lost with 20 seconds left in overtime. The Blue Jackets out shot Toronto by a total of 36-24, won 40.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Columbus got their lone goal from Werenski, while Greaves stopped 22 out of 24 shots, which was a .917 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Columbus lost to the Capitals by a score of 5-1 and the Red Wings by a score of 4-3. The Blue Jackets have lost four of their last five games and they are currently seventh in the Metro standings with 26 points. Columbus has scored 2.79 goals per game and they have allowed 3.21 goals against per game, while also going 16.1% on the power play and 74.6% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Marchenko has led Columbus with eight goals and 14 assists, while Zach Werenski also has eight goals and 14 assists. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Jet Greaves, who is 7-4-4 with a 2.74 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this year. 

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The Blue Jackets have won each of their last four home games after coming off overtime.
• The Penguins have lost four of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against the Penguins.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games at Nationwide Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Penguins have lost the second period in each of their last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents when tied after the first period.

Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win

• The Penguins have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Blue Jackets.
• The Blue Jackets have lost five of their last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as road underdogs following a home win.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games.
• The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the last eight games between the Penguins and Blue Jackets have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Penguins’ last four night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Nine of the last 12 night games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last 14 games between the Penguins and Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last eight night games at Nationwide Arena against opponents on a losing streak.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Zach Werenski has scored a goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games as home favorites.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 22 games as home favorites.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in 21 of the Blue Jackets’ last 23 games as favorites.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

• Justin Brazeau has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances with the Penguins as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one point in each of the Penguins’ last seven games at Nationwide Arena.
• Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one assist in each of the Penguins’ last five road games against the Blue Jackets.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T31st in the league for power play goals this season (9).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 2nd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.58).
• The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.25%).
• The Pittsburgh Penguins are the only team in the league to rank top 5 for both power play and penalty kill percentage this season.

Penguins vs Blue Jackets Prediction 

Columbus comes into this matchup looking to snap a three game losing streak, but three of their last four games have gone to overtime. The Blue Jackets are 5-3-2 at home this year, while the Penguins are 5-3-3 on the road. Pittsburgh has lost five of their last seven games and they have really fallen off after a hot start. I really don’t love how either team is playing right now, so I will take a look at the under, as the Columbus offense is ice cold right now.

David Racey's Pick: Under 6.5