Blue Jackets vs. Penguins Prop Bets & AI Predictions (Oct 9, 2026)

Looking for expert NHL player prop predictions for Oct 9, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Blue Jackets vs Penguins matchup so you can make smarter picks today.

Blue Jackets Preview:

Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Blue Jackets players:

  • Zach Werenski has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 40% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.
  • Adam Fantilli has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 50% of his Last 10 Games.

Penguins Preview:

Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Penguins players:

  • Bryan Rust has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 40% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.
  • Erik Karlsson has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 30% of his Last 10 Games.

Roster Outlook

Blue Jackets Penguins
Starting Goalie Starting Goalie
Jet Greaves Arturs Silovs
Line 1 Line 1
  • Matthew Knies (W)
  • Kent Johnson (W)
  • Adam Fantilli (C)
  • Sidney Crosby (C)
  • Hendrix Lapierre (C)
  • Rickard Rakell (W)
Line 2 Line 2
  • Valeri Nichushkin (W)
  • Sean Monahan (C)
  • Dmitri Voronkov (W)
  • Egor Chinakhov (W)
  • Evgeni Malkin (C)
  • Thomas Novak (C)
Line 3 Line 3
  • Charlie Coyle (C)
  • Cole Sillinger (W)
  • Mathieu Olivier (W)
  • Bryan Rust (W)
  • Ville Koivunen (W)
  • Ben Kindel (C)
Line 4 Line 4
  • Danton Heinen (W)
  • Ryan Lomberg (W)
  • Conor Garland (W)
  • Connor Dewar (C)
  • Blake Lizotte (C)
  • Nicholas Robertson (W)
Defense Pairs Defense Pairs
  • Damon Severson (D)
  • Zach Werenski (D)
  • Carson Soucy (D)
  • Denton Mateychuk (D)
  • Erik Gudbranson (D)
  • Emil Andrae (D)
  • Erik Karlsson (D)
  • Declan Carlile (D)
  • Kaedan Korczak (D)
  • Samuel Girard (D)
  • Trevor van Riemsdyk (D)
  • Kris Letang (D)

Blue Jackets

Starting Goalie
Jet Greaves
Line 1
  • Matthew Knies (W)
  • Kent Johnson (W)
  • Adam Fantilli (C)
Line 2
  • Valeri Nichushkin (W)
  • Sean Monahan (C)
  • Dmitri Voronkov (W)
Line 3
  • Charlie Coyle (C)
  • Cole Sillinger (W)
  • Mathieu Olivier (W)
Line 4
  • Danton Heinen (W)
  • Ryan Lomberg (W)
  • Conor Garland (W)
Defense Pairs
  • Damon Severson (D)
  • Zach Werenski (D)
  • Carson Soucy (D)
  • Denton Mateychuk (D)
  • Erik Gudbranson (D)
  • Emil Andrae (D)

Penguins

Starting Goalie
Arturs Silovs
Line 1
  • Sidney Crosby (C)
  • Hendrix Lapierre (C)
  • Rickard Rakell (W)
Line 2
  • Egor Chinakhov (W)
  • Evgeni Malkin (C)
  • Thomas Novak (C)
Line 3
  • Bryan Rust (W)
  • Ville Koivunen (W)
  • Ben Kindel (C)
Line 4
  • Connor Dewar (C)
  • Blake Lizotte (C)
  • Nicholas Robertson (W)
Defense Pairs
  • Erik Karlsson (D)
  • Declan Carlile (D)
  • Kaedan Korczak (D)
  • Samuel Girard (D)
  • Trevor van Riemsdyk (D)
  • Kris Letang (D)

Recent Form

Blue Jackets

Last 5 Games (3-2)

Date Opponent Result Score
Oct 3 vs UTA L 1-4
Oct 1 vs BUF W 6-3
Sep 26 vs DET W 4-2
Sep 24 vs PIT W 4-0
Sep 22 vs BUF L 1-5

Penguins

Last 5 Games (3-2)

Date Opponent Result Score
Oct 7 vs WSH L 3-5
Oct 5 vs WPG L 2-3
Oct 3 vs MTL W 6-5
Sep 30 vs PHI W 7-0
Sep 26 vs BUF W 3-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best player prop bets for Blue Jackets vs Penguins?

  • Zach Werenski from Blue Jackets has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 40% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.

  • Bryan Rust from Penguins has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 40% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.

What time does Blue Jackets vs Penguins start?

The game is scheduled for 10/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM.

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