Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/28

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. This NHL regular season game is set for Friday, November 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NHLN.

The Penguins come into this game with an 11-6-5 record. They are ranked 8th in the conference and 5th in the division. The Blue Jackets hold an 11-10-4 record, placing them 12th in the conference and 7th in the division.

Penguins vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins +120, Columbus Blue Jackets -141

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming off a strong win against the Buffalo Sabres. In that game, they scored four goals on 19 shots. Tristan Jarry stood out in the net with 29 saves on 31 shots.

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are key players for the Penguins. Crosby has 13 goals and 10 assists in 22 games. Malkin has added six goals and 18 assists in the same number of games.

Arturs Silovs has been busy in goal for the Penguins, with 284 saves in 11 games. His performance has been solid despite some tough outings. The Penguins will look to improve their defense, as they are ranked 30th in hits this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have faced some challenging games recently. In their latest outing against the Toronto Maple Leafs, they lost 2-1. They had 36 shots on goal but only managed to score once.

In their previous game against the Washington Capitals, the Blue Jackets fell 5-1. They had 23 shots on goal and scored once, failing to convert on the power play. The team had 21 hits and 10 blocks in that game.

Against the Detroit Red Wings, Columbus lost 4-3. They fired 34 shots on goal and scored three times, including a power play goal. Zach Werenski was a standout with a goal and an assist in that game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets are favored against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a moneyline of -141. The Penguins are at +120. The Blue Jackets have allowed fewer goals this season, ranking 2nd in goals against. This defensive edge suggests picking the Blue Jackets to win with a projected score of 4-3.

The total for this game is set at 6.5, with the under at -120. Both teams have shown offensive capabilities, but the Blue Jackets’ strong defense could keep scoring in check. Considering this, the recommendation is to take the under, with a projected total of 7 goals.