Check out our Panthers vs. Penguins pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Pittsburgh.
- The Panthers take on the Penguins at 15-9-1.
- In terms of giveaways, the Panthers are currently 4th in the league.
- The Panthers are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Stars.
- The Penguins look to improve on their 10-12-4 record.
- In terms of giveaways, the Penguins are currently 17th in the league.
- The Penguins are coming off a 3-1 win vs. the Canadiens.
Panthers vs Penguins Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Panthers versus the Penguins? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Panthers come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.
Panthers vs. Penguins Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins
- Where: Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
- Betting Odds FLA -1.5, FLA -169 | PIT +143 O/U 6.5
Panthers Preview: Will Florida Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers improved to 15-9-1 this season. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.
Four different players scored for the Panthers, who took the lead in the third period with A.J. Greer’s goal. Sam Reinhart added an empty-netter to seal the victory.
Florida’s offense was highlighted by A.J. Greer’s first goal of the season and Sam Reinhart’s 10th, which came on an empty net with 1:00 left in the game. The Panthers also got on the board with Evan Rodrigues, who scored his third goal, and Matthew Tkachuk, who added his third, this time on a power play.
The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They scored once in the first period, added another in the second, and finished with two more in the third.
Defensively, the Panthers will look to build off a strong finish in their last game, where they shut out the Stars in the 3rd period, helping them secure a 4-2 win. Spencer Knight had 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the defense added 8 takeaways, 22 hits, and 16 blocks.
Penguins Preview: Will Pittsburgh Make it Happen at Home?
With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved to 10-12-4 on the season. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line with the victory. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 4.
Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins, scoring twice. Pittsburgh’s third goal came from Blake Lizotte, who found the net with 0:45 left in the game. The Penguins kept the Canadiens scoreless until the 14:28 mark in the third period.
Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins, scoring twice in their 3-1 win over the Canadiens. He netted his fourth goal of the season at 4:03 in the first period and added his fifth on a power play at 1:20 in the second. Blake Lizotte secured his second goal of the year with an empty-netter at 19:15 in the third.
Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Lars Eller picked up his third assist on Lizotte's empty-net goal, while Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson were credited with assists on Crosby's second goal, giving them their third and seventh assists of the season, respectively.
Defensively, the Penguins will look to carry their momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just 1 goal to Montreal. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, posting a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh’s defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks.
Panthers vs Penguins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Panthers offense has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Florida posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Pittsburgh has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Penguins have a strong record vs the puck line going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 5-5 and an puck line mark of 4-6.
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