The Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-7, riding a three-game losing streak) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (17-17-6) at PPG Paints Arena. The contest on Tuesday, January 7 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will secure the victory in Tuesday's game.

During the past 10 outings for the Blue Jackets, their offense has scored 36 goals while their defense has conceded 37 (they have a 5-4-1 record in those games). In 29 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored nine goals (31.0% success rate).

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday

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

Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-150)
Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.9 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

The Penguins are 6-7-13 in overtime contests on their way to a 17-17-7 overall record.
Pittsburgh is 8-1-4 (20 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Penguins scored only one goal, they lost every time.
Pittsburgh has taken eight points from the 11 games this season when it scored two goals (2-5-4 record).
The Penguins are 15-4-3 in the 22 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 33 points).
In the 15 games when Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 11 points after finishing 4-8-3.
In the 14 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 9-2-3 (21 points).
The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Penguins finished 7-13-4 in those contests (18 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have a record of 17-17-6 this season and are 3-6-9 in overtime matchups.
Columbus has earned 10 points (2-3-6) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
This season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
Columbus has two points (1-7-0) in eight games this season when it has scored two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 25 games, earning 36 points from those contests.
This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 20 games has a record of 11-7-2 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 10-7-3 (23 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 5-9-3 to record 13 points.

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