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The Pittsburgh Penguins (6-2) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-4) at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Penguins have won four games in a row.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which team we think will come out on top in Saturday's action on the ice.
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Penguins 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-120)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Penguins (-1.5)
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Penguins Splits and Trends
- Pittsburgh is 1-1-0 (two points) in its two games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Penguins recorded only one goal, they lost.
- The Penguins have scored three or more goals in seven games (6-1-0, 12 points).
- In the only game when Pittsburgh has recorded a single power-play goal, it won (two points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 2-1-0 (four points).
- The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Penguins went 4-1-0 in those matchups (eight points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- Columbus has earned two points (1-2-0) in its three games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- Columbus failed to win the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- So far this season, the Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals three times and won each of those games.
- Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in one game this season and won.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 2-3-0 (four points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents twice, earning a total of two points across those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Penguins Rank | Penguins AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.5 | Goals Scored | 2.86 | 21st |
| 4th | 2.38 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| 28th | 24.6 | Shots | 31.6 | 5th |
| 22nd | 29.8 | Shots Allowed | 32 | 30th |
| 1st | 33.33% | Power Play % | 16.67% | 24th |
| 17th | 76% | Penalty Kill % | 60% | 32nd |
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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