NHL Odds: Golden Knights-Penguins prediction, odds and pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are going to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins on Thursday. The last time the Golden Knight's beat the Columbus Blue Jackets in a shootout, they were able to improve their record to 17-6-1.

Pittsburgh has lost back-to-back games after five straight wins. The Penguins lost 3-2 in overtime to Carolina at home. Pittsburgh has a 4-3-1 record at their home arena.

Golden Knights are 10-1-0 away from home and have a very good record. Vegas beat Columbus in their last game. The Golden Knights' goalie Logan Thompson has been playing well recently. Pittsburgh is a +1.5 underdog. Golden Knight's are the Western Conference’s top points-getter through 24 games. They are also the most successful team in the NHL. Pittsburgh”s best player is goaltender Simon Rielly.

The Penguins haven't been as impressive as the Golden Knights to start the season, but they still have some talented players.

Sidney Crosby has scored 15 goals and 31 points this season. The most important part of this game for the Penguins is their ability to cover the -1.5 goal spread. The team's goalkeeping statistics are middle-of-the-pack. They surrender 3.17 goals per game. It will be a must for Pittsburgh to be at the top of their game in this department.

The Golden Knights and Penguins are playing each other tonight. Vegas has been successful on the road this season.

Golden Knights are +1.5 (-260) favorites against the Penguins.