<p>The NHL Regular Season is kicking off with an exciting game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The game will take place at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.</p> <p>Columbus comes into this game with a record of 3-4-0. They currently rank 14th in the conference and 8th in the division. The Penguins have a stronger start with a record of 6-2-0, placing them 3rd in both the conference and division. Both teams are part of the Eastern Metropolitan Division.</p> <h2>Blue Jackets vs Penguins Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins</li><li>Venue: PPG Paints Arena</li><li>Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine -116, Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -104</li></ul> <h2>Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview</h2> <body><p>The Columbus Blue Jackets have shown mixed results in their recent games. They had a big win against the Dallas Stars with a 5-1 score. However, their performance was not consistent as they also faced a tough 1-5 loss against the Washington Capitals.</p> <p>Kirill Marchenko leads the team with 5 goals and 7 points in 7 games. Dmitri Voronkov and Boone Jenner have also been key players, each with 7 points. The Blue Jackets rely on these players for offensive contributions.</p> <p>In goal, Elvis Merzlikins has been dependable with 2 wins in 3 games. Jet Greaves has struggled a bit, with 1 win in 4 games. Their goaltending will be crucial in upcoming games.</p></body> <h2>Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview</h2> <p>The Pittsburgh Penguins have been on a winning streak recently. They secured victories against the Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, and San Jose Sharks. Their only setback came against the Anaheim Ducks with a one-goal loss.</p> <p>Key players for the Penguins include Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Crosby has 6 goals and 5 assists, while Malkin has contributed with 2 goals and 10 assists. Justin Brazeau is also a notable contributor with 5 goals and 3 assists.</p> <p>In goal, Tristan Jarry has played four games with three wins. He has made 117 saves and allowed 10 goals. Arturs Silovs also has a similar record, with three wins and 102 saves.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Pittsburgh Penguins are slightly favored to win against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a moneyline of -116. The Penguins have strong skater stats, with higher goals and assists compared to the Blue Jackets. Given these stats, the Penguins have a good chance to win the game. The projected score is Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 3.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the under slightly favored at -112. Both teams have solid goaltending, with each allowing 19 goals this season. This suggests a lower-scoring game. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the under 6.5. The projected total is 7, but the strong defenses may keep it below that.</p>

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