Vegas Golden Knights vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Picks and Prediction

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01 December 2022

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Picks and Prediction

Knights vs. Penguins Game Info and Analysis

This will be the first time these two teams have matched up on the NHL schedule. When looking back at the matchups from last night, the Penguins immediately jump off the paper as the pick in the Knights vs. Penguins betting pick.

However, some things are happening this season that are causing bettors to really look into this game. The Vegas Golden Knights’ stats for road games have people jumping on the Vegas bandwagon very fast.

Vegas Golden Knights Performance Recap and Analysis

While the Golden Knights may not be playing their best hockey in the last few days, overall, Vegas has been solid this season. They currently sit alone atop the Pacific Division in the NHL standings and have stretched their lead to four total points.

One thing Vegas does well is score goals. As a team, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.42 goals per NHL game which is 9th in the league. Their defense and goal-scoring have also been great, giving up just 2.62 goals per game, which is 7th in the league.

Key Injuries

While it may not be an injured body part, Alex Pietrangelo’s name is listed on the NHL injury report. He is currently listed on the injury report due to personal reasons, which leaves a lot of questions, but the captain is not likely to be dressed.

Pietrangelo’s NHL player stats this season have him with three goals and 18 assists. He is currently second on the team in total points with 21 points.

Betting Trends to Know

Vegas is 3-2 in their last five games. The last five away games, the Golden Knights are 4-0-1.

In the two games these two teams played last season, Vegas lost both of those games. In both games, the over was hit.

Pittsburgh Penguins Performance Recap and Analysis

Key Injuries

Kris Letang is the only player listed on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ injury list. While Letang may not contribute a ton of points, scoring just a single goal while adding 11 assists, Letang does bring an experience factor.

Letang has been in the league for 17 seasons, all with Pittsburgh. Not many things have kept him down throughout his career, but having suffered a stroke (the second of his career), Letang is listed on the long-term injured reserve list with no timetable for a return.

Betting Trends to Know

The Penguins are 3-1-1 in their last five games. In their last five home games, the Penguins are 1-2-2.

The Penguins are currently on a four-game under streak. The under has been hit four times in their last five home games.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The Vegas Golden Knights are listed at -105 on the moneyline, while NHL odds have the Pittsburgh Penguins listed at -115 on the moneyline.

The Penguins are listed at -1.5 on the puck line spread with +220 odds, while the Golden Knights are listed at +1.5 and -260 odds.

The total goals line is set to 6.5. The over is listed at -105, while the under is listed at -115 odds.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Picks

Moneyline: Vegas Golden Nights -105

Pittsburgh listed at -115 on the moneyline is surprising when looking at the numbers for this game. The Penguins have not been great at home, and they are the favorite to win the game against a team that is 10-1-1 when playing on the road. This should be factored into your Knights vs Penguins betting picks.

Over/Under: Over 6½ goals

If both teams play average hockey, the over is the pick on this one. Combined, both teams average 6.8 goals per game. With that knowledge, the pick in this game is to take the over.

Spread: Golden Knights +1.5 -260

There is minimal to no value in this bet at -260. The Golden Knights should win this game, let alone have to lose by over a goal for a solid win. This is a bet that bettors should avoid for the Knights vs Penguins betting picks.

When making your NHL picks, the Vegas Golden Knights moneyline is the best bet with the best odds.