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Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Date: Monday, January 16, 2023 Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA TV: AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (+240) Penguins (-300) The Anaheim Ducks (12-27-4) are on their way to PPG Paints Arena on Monday where they will try to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins (21-15-6). The odds on…

Watching as much hockey as I do and constantly scrolling my phone for updated betting odds, I find myself personifying the NHL teams. What are Team X's flaws? Under duress, will Team Y reward my faith in them? Why does Team Z frequently punish my self-esteem? After half a season, the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Dallas Stars have…

Oilers' superstar Connor McDavid celebrated his birthday by scoring two goals and registering an assist on Friday in Anaheim. Welcome to VSiN's NHL Betting Guide for Saturday, January 14, featuring odds, predictions and best bets. The guide also includes the latest news, projected starting goaltenders, and important injury updates. Whether you're a…

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023 Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC TV: Bally Sports South Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (+130) Hurricanes (-156) The Carolina Hurricanes (26-9-7) will compete against the Pittsburgh Penguins (21-13-6) at PNC Arena on Saturday. The moneyline on this contest has…

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Date: Friday, January 13, 2023 Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA TV: AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh Odds/Point Spread: Jets (+155) Penguins (-188) PPG Paints Arena is where the Pittsburgh Penguins (21-13-6) will take on the Winnipeg Jets (26-14-1) on Friday. The moneyline on this contest has Winnipeg…

The Pittsburgh Penguins seemingly have righted the ship. After dropping six in a row, Pittsburgh has stabilized with back-to-back wins and are favorites to make it three in a row in a contest against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. But are the Penguins truly back? You can only beat the teams in front of you, but wins over the Coyotes and Canucks…

To kick off Friday's three-game slate, the Metropolitan Division's Pittsburgh Penguins host the Central Division's Winnipeg Jets. Now at the halfway mark of the season, both of these clubs look to hold onto their current playoff spots in what should be an entertaining game. Will we see a high-scoring affair between two competent offenses, or can…

The Winnipeg Jets will head to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins in this cross-conference matchup. The puck drop for this game is set for 7:00 p.m. eastern from the PPG Paints Arena. The Jets are playing consistently strong hockey, sitting in second place in the Central Division NHL standings. The Penguins have a bit of a positive outlook, winning…

We have a small three-game slate of hockey on Friday with some great matchups. Below, I give out my three best bets for Friday's NHL slate. The Metropolitan Division's New Jersey Devils host the Pacific Division's Anaheim Ducks in a cross-country matchup on Friday. First-period overs have recently been a hot bet in Anaheim's games, cashing in each…

The Penguins and Jets have been racking up goals of late, and we don't see that trend ending with the two on a collision course Friday night. See why our NHL picks are backing more fireworks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports To kick off Friday's three-game slate, the Metropolitan Division's Pittsburgh Penguins host the Central Division's Winnipeg Jets.…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Betting Guide for Friday, January 13, featuring odds, predictions and best bets. The guide also includes the latest news, projected starting goaltenders, and important injury updates. Whether you're a seasoned NHL bettor or learning how to be on hockey, this guide is an essential resource for making informed bets on NHL…

Welcome to another edition of Blue Seat Bookie, 2023 has been mostly good for us in our betting corner here at the blog! I hope you have been winning money on these props. With that, let's take a look at 3 matchups today that look enticing on today's 10-game slate, with some NHL DFS picks as well. Dallas Stars Defeat New York Islanders -115 The…

Two teams looking to find more consistency will collide tonight, with the Vancouver Canucks visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins. There hasn't been much to like about what the Canucks or Penguins have brought in 2023. Vancouver has posted a 4-6 record over their last ten games, while the Penguins are 3-5-2 over that same sample size. These teams have…

The NHL is rolling with a hefty eight-game slate this on Sunday and we've got three picks to complement the festivities. The pregame narrative: The Boston Bruins sit atop the league and should be able to breeze past a tanking Anaheim Ducks squad. Meanwhile, the Arizona Coyotes hold value against a Pittsburgh Penguins team in freefall and we like…

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Arizona Coyotes Date: Sunday, January 8, 2023 Location: ASU Multi-Purpose Arena in Tempe, AZ TV: Fox Sports Arizona Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (-240) Coyotes (+195) The Arizona Coyotes (13-20-5) are hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins (19-13-6) at ASU Multi-Purpose Arena on Sunday. The line on this matchup has Pittsburgh…

Welcome to our Betting Guide brought to you by NHL Betting site Betway! Getting a little skin in the game can make watching NHL hockey even more exciting. During the 2022-23 season, Daily Faceoff will help you become an improved bettor thanks to this betting model and our betting tools. Each day we will look at each game, the, and the odds of each…

It's another busy Thursday in the NHL, with 10 games on the slate tonight around the league. The pregame narrative: The Columbus Blue Jackets have put forth one of the league's most pitiful offences this year, and we're looking to fade them. We're also fading offence in the Blues/Devils matchup, while the Vegas Golden Knights should capitalize…

With major implications on the line, a pair of impressive squads will try to make their case in proving that they belong amidst the best of the NHL as the Pittsburgh Penguins battle with the Vegas Golden Nights in the Sin City. Let's check out our NHL odds series where our Penguins-Golden Knights prediction and pick will be revealed for all hockey…

Looking for their luck to change, the Penguins will give Vegas a try on Thursday, January 5th as they head to Sin City to take on the Golden Knights. Faceoff for this contest is scheduled for 10:00 pm ET and can be seen on AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh or Rocky Mountain. Surprisingly, there is no heavy favorite in this game despite the Penguins riding…

The Penguins' big guns have been kept silent of late, and our NHL picks think that ends tonight against a banged-up Golden Knights squad that's been hanging by threads to keep it together. Read on to find out more. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a very tough stretch of late as they come into Vegas on a five-game losing…

Jack Eichel's return to the lineup should give the Vegas Golden Knights a boost for Thursday's gameagainst the Pittsburgh Penguins. Read on for our best Penguins vs. GoldenKnights pick based on top odds. Vegas center Jack Eichelhas been out of the lineup since suffering a lower-body injury againstPhiladelphia on November 9. He will make his return…

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today's featured game is the Boston Bruins and…

Profit is profit, and that's exactly what we managed to squeeze out in last night's return to NHL action, going 3-2 (+0.3 units) with my five best bets. With tonight's slate quite a bit smaller, I'm returning to only three best bets. The slate is highlighted by an Eastern Conference showdown between the New Jersey Devils and Boston Bruins, two…

The New York Islanders are trying to weather a storm. Not only are the Isles dealing with an injury cluster, but they're also trying to stay afloat in a division that features four of the hottest teams in the NHL right now. Since Dec. 1, the Hurricanes, Capitals, Penguins, and Rangers are a combined 35-5-4, and each one of them has won at least…

The young buck meets the grizzled. That's the feel of the Rangers-Penguins first-round series. The Rangers surprised a lot of people this season. It's one of the youngest teams in the league, but they found a way to finish second in the Metropolitan thanks to a sensational season from Igor Shesterkin and some prospects taking the next step in…

The New York Rangers head to PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night amid a current seven-game win streak and underdogs on NHL odds. New York (18-10-5) has used a scorching offense and a nearly impenetrable defense on this recent run. Still, the Pittsburgh Penguins (18-9-4) know a thing or two about stacking wins together, as they just had their…

The Calgary Flames with battle with the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road. The teams are having almost identical seasons, so this should make for a close game. In addition, the Flames went up against the Penguins on October 25, and Calgary won 4-1. The Flames come into this game with the challenging task of ending a winning streak on the road. This…

While the New York Rangers vs. the Chicago Blackhawks takes center stage with ESPN's Sunday Night Hockey, the game with the most implications will take place in North Carolina when the Pittsburgh Penguins take on their Metropolitan Division rival Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. This will be the second of three matchups in North Carolina this…

But once a year, hockey fans in Pittsburgh are treated to the Connor McDavid show. Of course, Penguins fans get 41 homes games a year with one of the greatest of all time, Sidney Crosby. The second fiddles aren't too bad either, as Leon Draisaitl and Evgeni Malkin are involved. The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday night at PPG…

In 1991, the Pittsburgh Penguins won their first Stanley Cup by defeating the Minnesota North Stars. A couple of years later, Minnesota abandoned the land of 10000 lakes and moved to Dallas, but they'll always have a place in the Penguins' history. The Penguins (16-8-4) have won five straight and have points in 14 of their last 16 games (12-2-2).…

The Pittsburgh Penguins (13-8-4) always seem to have a little drama. Despite winning their last two games in regulation with resounding performances, the Penguins could face trouble on Tuesday night with a shorthanded roster missing star centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. The Penguins host the always tough but struggling Columbus Blue Jackets…

In what should be an action-packed Thursday slate of NHL action, the Vegas Golden Knights will make the trip to Pittsburgh to take on the mighty Penguins. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Golden Knights-Penguins prediction and pick will take place. The last time we saw the Golden Knights out on the ice was when Vegas was able to top the…

Every team has played at least 10 percent of its season, and there have been surprises. The upstart New Jersey Devils have looked like one of the best teams in hockey, and the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche appear to be dealing with a championship hangover. There's still months remaining in the regular season, which means ample…

On Thursday night, an interconference matchup will be played between the Pittsburgh Penguins (11-8-4-0) and the Vegas Golden Knights (17-6-1). In their previous match, Las Vegas defeated the Blue Jackets. Tuesday's game between the Penguins and the Hurricanes ended in a Pittsburgh loss at home. Last season, Pittsburgh had a perfect 2-0 record…

We've got the best goalie matchup of the entire NHL postseason as the Tampa Bay Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy squares off against Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers. While we like the Rags to squeeze a win, the Under is the most appealing bet. We might not see 14 total goals in Madison Square Garden tonight but the Eastern Conference Finals…

With an action-packed Eastern Conference slate this Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes will square off with the Pittsburgh Penguins in what should be an absolute treat. It is time to check out our NHL odds series where our Hurricanes-Penguins prediction and pick will be made. Enduring a dreadful five-game losing streak that saw the Hurricanes lose a…

The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten a lot of production out of Martin Necas, with the forward tallying five points in his last six games. While you can get him to score tonight at plus money, there might be a better market to target in our betting picks. After snapping a five-game losing streak, the Carolina Hurricanes will now look to string…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for November 29. Follow me on to stay up to date. Tuesday: Tuesday's NHL schedule features nine games, but there is one bet that I believe is better than all the rest. Tuesday's Bets: Pittsburgh Penguins…

The Carolina Hurricanes will travel to the northeast to face the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Hurricanes have two more points than the Penguins but are playing worse hockey. Carolina has only won one of their last six games (with four overtime losses), while Pittsburgh has won five of their last six. The Hurricanes were the best Eastern Conference team…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for Wednesday, November 23. NHL Bets Today: Odds, predictions and picks for Wednesday, November 23 Recap: Tuesday's best bet on the Los Angeles Kings got off to a great start, with the Kings jumping out to…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for Sunday, November 20. NHL Bets Today: Odds, predictions and picks for Sunday, November 20t Sunday: All four teams were in action on Saturday and Florida, Pittsburgh and Chicago had to travel. Sunday's…

Toronto is the fifth choice in the Stanley Cup odds at+1300. Pittsburgh isn't far behind at+1600. The Leafs are slight -115 favorites in this contest that features a total of 6.5 goals. Puck drop is set for 7:00 pm ET at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA with AT&T Sportsnet carrying the coverage in the United States and TSN providing it for those…

The Pittsburgh Penguins (19-11-2) have six games remaining against the lowly Buffalo Sabres (6-20-4), and they could end up needing wins in most, if not all, of those games to earn a playoff spot in the tight East Division standings. The Pittsburgh are heavy favorites in the Sabres vs Penguins odds for Wednesday's 8 PM EST (NBC Sports Network)…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins will meet for the second time in five days on Tuesday. The Penguins won the Friday matchup 4-2 but who will cash on the NHL betting odds this time around? The Maple Leafs rebounded from the Friday loss with a Saturday win against the Vancouver Canucks (3-2). The win snapped a two-game losing…

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Pittsburgh Penguins, who snapped a seven-game losing streak Wednesday, at Scotiabank Arena on Friday. The pregame narrative: Both Pittsburgh and Toronto's offences are performing well which means we should expect plenty of goals. Bettors can also find value in backing the Pens to keep it close on the road. Odds as…

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Vancouver Canucks for an all-Canadian showdown on Hockey Night. The pregame narrative: The Leafs play their second leg of a back-to-back tonight following yesterday's loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Meanwhile, the Canucks are rested but have been struggling to keep the puck out of their net. Odds as of 10:32 a.m.…

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Flyers (15-24-8), will try to snap a two-game losing streak when they visit, the Pittsburgh Penguins (30-11-8) at PPG Paints Arena. It's the third of four meetings between the interstate rivals this season. Pittsburgh won the first two, including a 3-2 overtime victory in Pittsburgh on Nov. 4 and a 6-2 win in Pittsburgh…

The Pittsburgh Penguins fell into a disastrous seven-game losing streak not long ago but have snapped out of it with back-to-back wins over the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs (by a combined score of 8-3). Now they get a Montreal Canadiens squad that was on a three-game losing streak of their own before they changed their momentum with…

The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to take a commanding 2-0 series lead as they play the New York Rangers in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with a Penguins-Rangers prediction and pick. The Penguins defeated the Rangers 4-3 in a triple-overtime thriller in Game 1. The Rangers started the scoring when Adam…

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022 Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC TV: TSN Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (-154) Canadiens (+128) The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-6-2) are headed to Bell Centre on Saturday where they will meet the Montreal Canadiens (7-6-1). The moneyline on this game has Pittsburgh at…