Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Penguins and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on BSFL, and it’s hosted by the Panthers at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Panthers are the home favorites against the Penguins in a Eastern conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Florida Panthers – Pittsburgh Penguins odds
Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Penguins and Panthers have played each other, Pittsburgh has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 4 goals per game.
- In their last three games away from home, the Penguins have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- In their last three home games, Florida has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 1. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have gone 5-0 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Penguins have an puck line mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Pittsburgh posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
As they prepare to face Florida, the Penguins currently possess a 11-11-3 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 6-8-3, while as underdogs, it is 5-3-0. On the road, they have gone 6-5-2 this season and are 5-6-1 at home.
The Penguins come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 23rd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 9th in the league. The Penguins went 6-6 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 5-5.
Goalie Tristan Jarry gets the start and has made 19 starts this season. His record at this point is 8-9, and his save percentage is 91.7%.
The Panthers are set to face Pittsburgh with a 15-8-2 record. Their track record as favorites is 12-5-0, while they maintain 3-3-2 when considered underdogs. On the road this season, they have a 7-4-2 record, while they are 8-4-0 in their games at home.
The Panthers come into the game scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, putting them 18th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 3rd in the league. Florida’s offense is currently ranked 23rd in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 28th in the league.
Entering the game, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has started 19 games this season. His current record stands at 12-6, and his save percentage is 91%.
Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Penguins to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Tips
- We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+133)
- The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Florida Panthers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report
- Matt Nieto – Lower Body – Out
- Rickard Rakell – Upper Body – Out
- Chad Ruhwedel – Lower Body – Out
- Bryan Rust – Upper Body – Out
- Noel Acciari – Lower Body – Questionable
