Blue Jackets vs Penguins Prediction — AI Finds CAN'T MISS NHL Lines & Props (Jan 17)
Updated: 2026-01-15T03:31:50.923562ZBy Remi at Leans.AI — AI picks for ATS, ML, OU & props
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GAME INFO
Date: Jan 17, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 PM EST
Venue: PPG Paints Arena
Penguins Record:
Blue Jackets Record:
OPENING ODDS
CBJ Moneyline: +114
PIT Moneyline: -135
CBJ Spread: +1.5
PIT Spread: -1.5
Over/Under: 6.5
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Columbus vs Pittsburgh Prop Picks (AI)
AI algorithm Remi is pouring through tons of data on each player. In fact, anytime the Blue Jackets and Penguins play there’s always several intriguing angles to key in on. Not to mention games played at PPG Paints Arena in Jan can often follow normal, predictable betting trends.
Columbus vs Pittsburgh Prediction (AI)
Remi, our AI sports genius, has been pouring over millions of data from every angle between the Blue Jackets and Penguins and using recursive machine learning and cutting-edge AI to analyze the data to a single cover probability.
Interestingly enough, the data has been most keyed in on the linear correlation of weight emotional bettors tend to put on Columbus’s strength factors between a Blue Jackets team going up against a possibly healthy Penguins team. We’ve found the true game analytics might reflect a slight lean against one Vegas line in particular.
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Below is our current AI Columbus vs Pittsburgh picks, computer picks Blue Jackets vs Penguins, best bets, model edges, confidence ratings.
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Columbus vs. Pittsburgh Game Info
Columbus vs Pittsburgh starts on January 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST.
Venue: PPG Paints Arena.
Spread: Pittsburgh -1.5
Moneyline: Columbus +114, Pittsburgh -135
Over/Under: 6.5
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Columbus vs. Pittsburgh Odds
AI algorithm Remi is pouring through loads of data points on each line. In fact, anytime the Columbus vs Pittsburgh trends are analyzed, there’s always several intriguing observations to key in on. Not to mention games played at extreme altitude seemingly never follow normal, predictable patterns.
| CBJ Moneyline | +114 |
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| PIT Moneyline | -135 |
| CBJ Spread | +1.5 |
| PIT Spread | -1.5 |
| Over / Under | 6.5 |
Columbus vs Pittsburgh Live Odds
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Anaheim Ducks
Colorado Avalanche
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Ducks
Avalanche
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1
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-620
+400
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-1.5 (+210)
+1.5 (-295)
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O 2.5 (-118)
U 2.5 (-110)
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Pittsburgh Penguins
Calgary Flames
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Penguins
Flames
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4
1
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-10000
+3300
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-3.5 (+220)
+3.5 (-298)
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O 5.5 (-105)
U 5.5 (-125)
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New York Islanders
Seattle Kraken
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Islanders
Kraken
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1
3
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+1100
-2500
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+2.5 (-130)
-2.5 (+100)
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O 5.5 (-115)
U 5.5 (-115)
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Washington Capitals
Vancouver Canucks
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Capitals
Canucks
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2
4
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+520
-850
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+2.5 (-175)
-2.5 (+135)
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O 8.5 (-105)
U 8.5 (-125)
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Jan 22, 2026 7:10PM EST
Chicago Blackhawks
Carolina Hurricanes
1/22/26 7:10PM
Blackhawks
Hurricanes
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–
–
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+250
-335
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+1.5 (+102)
-1.5 (-125)
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O 6 (-124)
U 6 (+100)
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Jan 22, 2026 7:10PM EST
Buffalo Sabres
Montreal Canadiens
1/22/26 7:10PM
Sabres
Canadiens
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–
–
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+115
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+1.5 (-220)
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O 6.5 (-107)
U 6.5 (-117)
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Jan 22, 2026 7:10PM EST
Dallas Stars
Columbus Blue Jackets
1/22/26 7:10PM
Stars
Blue Jackets
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–
–
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-124
+100
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-1.5 (+195)
+1.5 (-250)
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O 6.5 (-110)
U 6.5 (-113)
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Jan 22, 2026 7:10PM EST
Las Vegas Golden Knights
Boston Bruins
1/22/26 7:10PM
Golden Knights
Bruins
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–
–
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+108
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+1.5 (-235)
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O 6 (-115)
U 6 (-108)
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Jan 22, 2026 8:10PM EST
Florida Panthers
Winnipeg Jets
1/22/26 8:10PM
Panthers
Jets
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–
–
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-112
-112
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+1.5 (-286)
-1.5 (+220)
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O 5.5 (-122)
U 5.5 (+100)
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Jan 22, 2026 8:10PM EST
Ottawa Senators
Nashville Predators
1/22/26 8:10PM
Senators
Predators
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–
–
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-109
-114
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+1.5 (-278)
-1.5 (+215)
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O 6 (-115)
U 6 (-108)
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Jan 22, 2026 9:10PM EST
Pittsburgh Penguins
Edmonton Oilers
1/22/26 9:10PM
Penguins
Oilers
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–
–
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+155
-195
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+1.5 (-167)
-1.5 (+133)
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O 6.5 (+100)
U 6.5 (-124)
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Jan 22, 2026 9:40PM EST
Detroit Red Wings
Minnesota Wild
1/22/26 9:40PM
Red Wings
Wild
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–
–
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+138
-175
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+1.5 (-190)
-1.5 (+150)
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O 6 (-112)
U 6 (-112)
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This preview covers Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins on January 17, 2026 at PPG Paints Arena.
Odds shown reflect widely available numbers and may update closer to kickoff.
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NHL |
LEAN | %WIN | UNITS | RESULT |
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| NJ@WPG | WPG -122 | 55.5% | 4 | WIN |
| SEA@CGY | SEA +137 | 46.5% | 1 | WIN |
| NSH@CGY | CGY -118 | 57.5% | 4 | LOSS |
| BUF@CLB | BUF -108 | 59.7% | 4 | LOSS |
| WPG@TOR | TOR -133 | 58.8% | 4 | WIN |
| MIN@SJ | SJ +150 | 47.4% | 1 | WIN |
| WAS@FLA | FLA -118 | 56.6% | 3 | WIN |
| MIN@WPG | MIN -113 | 55.1% | 4 | WIN |
| PHI@CHI | PHI -125 | 56.1% | 4 | WIN |
| DAL@DET | DAL -125 | 58.0% | 6 | LOSS |
| ANA@CLB | ZACH WERENSKI OVER 1.5 BLOCKS | 54.4% | 4 | LOSS |
| NSH@STL | NSH -105 | 53.3% | 3 | WIN |
| OTT@WPG | OVER 5.5 | 54.0% | 3 | LOSS |
| TB@NYI | TB -130 | 60.9% | 6 | LOSS |
| LV@NYI | NYI +120 | 46.1% | 1 | WIN |
| BUF@CGY | OVER 5.5 | 52.2% | 1 | WIN |
| MIN@CGY | MIN -115 | 56.5% | 6 | LOSS |
| PIT@TB | UNDER 6.5 | 54.8% | 3 | LOSS |
| TOR@FLA | OVER 6 | 53.8% | 3 | PUSH |
| MON@LV | OVER 6 | 54.4% | 4 | LOSS |
| PHI@FLA | SAM BENNETT UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL | 54.1% | 4 | LOSS |
| BOS@NYI | MATHEW BARZAL OVER 0.5 ASSTS | 54.4% | 4 | LOSS |
| CLB@WAS | OVER 6.5 | 54.2% | 3 | LOSS |
| CLB@DET | DET -135 | 67.0% | 6 | WIN |
| STL@PHI | UNDER 5.5 | 54.6% | 4 | WIN |
| CAR@MIN | OVER 6 | 56.4% | 4 | WIN |
| PHI@STL | JORDAN BINNINGTON UNDER 22.5 SAVES | 54.4% | 4 | LOSS |
| CLB@SEA | CLB +110 | 44.6% | 1 | WIN |
| MIN@NYI | MATHEW BARZAL OVER 0.5 PTS | 56.6% | 6 | WIN |
| PHI@NSH | NSH -122 | 55.7% | 3 | LOSS |
| SJ@SEA | JORDAN EBERLE OVER 0.5 ASSTS | 53.3% | 3 | LOSS |
| CAR@NYR | OVER 5.5 | 53.5% | 3 | LOSS |
| PIT@TOR | OVER 6.5 | 53.5% | 3 | WIN |
| VAN@NSH | OVER 5.5 | 53.9% | 3 | WIN |
| NJ@ANA | ANA +110 | 44.8% | 1 | WIN |
| DET@ANA | DET -100 | 51.5% | 3 | LOSS |
| NYI@CAR | UNDER 6.5 | 54.1% | 4 | LOSS |
| WPG@MIN | WPG -115 | 56.4% | 4 | WIN |
| NYI@BOS | UNDER 6.5 | 55.0% | 3 | LOSS |
| MIN@NYR | OVER 5.5 | 54.2% | 3 | LOSS |
| ANA@CHI | ANA -125 | 56.9% | 3 | LOSS |
| MIN@WAS | WAS -120 | 56.2% | 3 | WIN |
| WPG@PHI | WPG -132 | 56.7% | 3 | WIN |
| NYR@TOR | TOR -133 | 58.6% | 4 | WIN |
| CGY@UTA | OVER 6 | 53.8% | 3 | LOSS |
| OTT@BUF | OTT -108 | 53.1% | 3 | LOSS |
| FLA@DET | AARON EKBLAD OVER 0.5 POINTS | 54.0% | 4 | LOSS |
| LA@MIN | LA -110 | 56.0% | 5 | LOSS |
| STL@VAN | VAN -121 | 54.6% | 4 | LOSS |
| BUF@BOS | BOS -114 | 54.9% | 3 | WIN |
| ANA@SEA | SEA -125 | 54.2% | 3 | WIN |
