Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins: The Blue Jackets will fight with the Penguins

Prediction for the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins match, which will take place on February 28. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Columbus interrupted a four-game winning streak in their last meeting. The Blue Jackets beat Chicago (7:4), Buffalo (7:3), Toronto (4:3 in overtime) and Florida (6:3). However, the day before, they were unable to offer any concessions to Carolina, falling by a score of 0:4. Columbus is in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division table with 55 points, ten points behind the playoffs.

After four straight wins, Pittsburgh lost to Toronto (1:4), Carolina (3:4) and New Jersey (1:6). However, the Penguins were able to rehabilitate themselves in their last game, beating the Rangers 1:0 thanks to a goal from Evgeni Malkin. Pittsburgh finished second in the Metropolitan Division standings with 72 points.

Betting company analysts believe Pittsburgh is the clear favourite, but we disagree. Columbus looks excellent lately, and their fans clearly will not let the Penguins easily beat themselves, at least by a large margin. We offer the victory of the hosts with a plus handicap as a bet. Prediction: Columbus wins with a plus handicap (+1.5).

• Handicap 1 (+1.5) for 1.63
• Handicap 1 (+1) for 1.85
• W1 for 2.65