Coyotes vs Penguins Prediction
The Arizona Coyotes and Pittsburgh Penguins face off on Tuesday in an NHL showdown at PPG Paints Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Coyotes vs Penguins prediction.
Penguins Are Really Struggling
The Penguins have lost four games in a row and the offense has been a major issue. In the last three games, the Penguins have scored only three goals total. The Penguins on the season have had some major issues with the offense which is disappointing with as many goal scorers as the team has. The Penguins are averaging 2.88 goals while their defense is giving up 2.62 goals per game. The defense is ranked 6th, but in this game the offense needs to find a way to get going. Pittsburgh is 14th in the Eastern Conference with 25 points, only three more than the bottom-placed Ottawa Senators.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Sidney Crosby has scored a goal in four of his last five home appearances against the Coyotes.
- Evgeni Malkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Penguins' last seven games against the Coyotes.
- Bryan Rust has recorded at least one assist in each of the Penguins' last five games against the Coyotes.
- Sidney Crosby has the equal-most Power Play Goals for the Penguins this season (2).
Coyotes Playing on Tired Legs
The Coyotes are going to be playing on tired legs after playing against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. On Saturday against the Boston Bruins, the Coyotes allowed five goals and they are going to need the defense to be better here. The Coyotes are averaging 3.23 goals while their defense is giving up 2.96 goals per game. Clayton Keller has scored nine goals and added 16 assists so far this season. If Arizona falls behind in this game, it could be a long game for them. Arizona is 8th in the Western Conference with 28 points, one more than the St. Louis Blues.
Arizona Coyotes Player Prop Facts
- Michael Carcone has scored at least one goal in six of the Coyotes' last seven games.
- Jakub Voracek has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Penguins.
- Jakub Voracek has recorded at least one point in each of his last five appearances at PPG Paints Arena.
- Michael Carcone ranks 1st in the league for shooting percentage (35.9) this season.
Coyotes vs Penguins Betting Prediction
The Penguins might be really struggling, but I think they can take advantage of a Coyotes defense that is playing with tired legs. Looks for the Coyotes to give up at least four goals here. The Penguins are averaging only 2.88 goals per game but in this game they are going to fly past that number. The Coyotes won’t be keeping up and this is going to be a victory by Pittsburgh. Back the Penguins on the money line.
