The Columbus Blue Jackets (17-16-6) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (19-12-9), who have won four in a row, on Sunday, Jan. 4 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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During the past 10 games for the Penguins, their offense has totaled 34 goals while their defense has given up 32 (they have a 5-4-1 record in those games). In 26 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored five goals (19.2% success rate).

Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Penguins 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-134)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have a 17-16-6 record overall, with a 7-6-13 record in matchups that have required overtime.
In the 18 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-7-5 record (good for 17 points).
Looking at the nine times this season the Blue Jackets ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-6-2 record, good for four points.
Columbus has lost all six games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 23 times, and are 16-3-4 in those games (to register 36 points).
In the 12 games when Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-3-3 record (15 points).
In the 21 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus is 9-9-3 (21 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 8-7-3 to register 19 points.

Penguins Splits and Trends

The Penguins have a record of 19-12-9 this season and are 3-9-12 in overtime matchups.
Pittsburgh has earned 12 points (4-3-4) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
This season the Penguins recorded only one goal in three games and they've earned two points (0-1-2) in those contests.
Pittsburgh has three points (0-4-3) when scoring two goals this season.
The Penguins have scored more than two goals in 27 games, earning 42 points from those contests.
This season, Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 6-6-3 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 7-8-5 (19 points).
The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 17 times this season, and earned 22 points in those games.

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