Panthers vs Penguins Betting Analysis and Prediction
The Pittsburgh Penguins (23-19-7) need to pile up some wins very soon if they’re going to be legitimate contenders for the NHL playoffs. They’ve lost two NHL games in a row and face the Florida Panthers (33-15-4) in one of just three games on the NHL schedule Wednesday. Pittsburgh is seven points back of a wildcard playoff position, while the Panthers are second in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division, four points back of the Boston Bruins with one game in hand.
Sergei Bobrovsky (2.43 GAA, .913 save percentage) is the confirmed starting goaltender for the Panthers. Tristan Jarry (2.44 GAA, .916 save percentage) is likely to start in goal for the Penguins.
Panthers vs Penguins Odds
Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Information
Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Location of the game: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: TNT
Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Recent Scores
Florida is 6-2-2 in its last 10 games, which has improved the Florida Panthers’ standings and their chances at catching the Bruins. They’ve won two NHL matchups in a row over the Washington Capitals and Colorado Avalanche by a combined score of 8-2. They beat the Avalanche 4-0 on Saturday. Bobrovsky stopped all 34 shots he faced and captain Aleksander Barkov led the way offensively with 1 goal and 2 assists.
Pittsburgh, seventh in the Metropolitan, is coming off of a 2-1 loss to the Jets on Saturday. Jarry stopped 29 shots and Bryan Rust scored the team’s lone goal. Pittsburgh previously lost 3-2 to the Minnesota Wild.
Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Analysis
Panthers Impressive on the Road
Florida has been among the best NHL picks on the road this season as they’re 17-7-2 away from home ice.spread (ATS) on the road. Florida plays a disciplined, shutdown style of game and is particularly adept at keeping the puck out of their net on the road. Overall, they’re second in goals allowed (2.5) and second in shots allowed (27.3).
The Florida Panthers are 13th in goals (3.19) and first in shots (34.3). They’re already one of the best NHL teams, but could be a force if they could improve their shooting percentage, which ranks T24th (9.3). Sam Reinhart leads the team in NHL player stats with 64 points (39 goals, 25 assists). Matthew Tkachuk is second with 56 points (17 goals, 39 assists).
Penguins Hoping to Halt Losing Skid
Like the Panthers, Pittsburgh has been solid defensively this season. They rank fifth in goals allowed (2.63) and T15th in shots allowed (30.2) according to the NHL team stats. They also have a top-10 penalty kill. While they’ve always been a team known for offense, that hasn’t been the case this season. Sidney Crosby hasn’t slowed down – he leads all Pittsburgh Penguins players with 52 points (28 goals, 24 assists) – but the Penguins are just T24th in goals per game (2.9).
Pittsburgh is 13-8-3 on home ice this season, including 3-0-2 in their last five games, one of which was a 3-2 shootout loss to the Panthers on January 26. The Pittsburgh Penguins outshot Florida 37-31 in that game.
Updates
William Lockwood is on the NHL injury report for the Panthers with a concussion. Noel Acciari and Jansen Harkins are also out for the Penguins with concussions. Kris Letang, meanwhile, is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.
Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Panthers are favored in the Panthers vs Penguins betting analysis with -130 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+200) puck line odds. The Penguins have NHL odds of +110 for the moneyline and +1.5 (-240) for the puck line. The over/under is 6 according to BetUS.
Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Prediction
It should be a tight-checking, low-scoring game, which makes the 5.5 total an attractive bet. There have been five or fewer goals scored in each of the Penguins’ last five games and four of the Panthers’ last five games.
- Pick: Under 5.5 (+110)
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