Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction, odds and best bet for Oct. 9, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets will beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in our Oct. 9 forecast, with Pittsburgh's defensive trouble in its latest game providing the strongest matchup reason. The Penguins' offensive response makes this a low-confidence pick, however. Neither the supplied puck line nor the 6.5-goal total offers a convincing betting edge, so the official SportsJaw wager is Pass.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction and best bet
Columbus gets the narrow nod after Pittsburgh allowed five goals in its Oct. 7 loss at Washington. Penguins coach Dan Muse was unhappy with the first half and the chances his team conceded. That creates a plausible opening for the Blue Jackets, although it is a limited foundation for predicting how this matchup will unfold.
The pick is Columbus to win, with no official wager. Pittsburgh's three goals in Washington are a meaningful counterweight to its defensive concerns. A close contest fits the evidence better than a confident call for either a comfortable Columbus victory or a particular scoring environment.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in the 2026-27 NHL season.
Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio.
Broadcast: ESPN+.
SportsJaw moneyline odds: Pittsburgh +115; Columbus -115.
SportsJaw puck line odds: Pittsburgh +1.5 (-335); Columbus -1.5 (+194).
SportsJaw total odds: Over 6.5 (-100); Under 6.5 (-122). Each market is assessed at these supplied prices below.