The Florida Panthers (4-4) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (5-2, winners of three straight) at Amerant Bank Arena. The game on Thursday, Oct. 23 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Thursday’s game.

Panthers vs. Penguins Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final score of Penguins 4, Panthers 3.

Moneyline Pick: Penguins (+192)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

Florida has won all three of its games that were decided by one goal.
In the two games this season the Panthers registered just one goal, they lost both times.
Florida finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
The Panthers have scored more than two goals three times, and are 3-0-0 in those games.
In the four games when Florida has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up six points after finishing 3-1-0.
In the four games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 2-2-0 (four points).
The Panthers’ opponents have had more shots in four games. The Panthers went 2-2-0 in those matchups (four points).
Penguins Splits and Trends

Pittsburgh has earned two points (1-1-0) in its two games decided by one goal.
This season the Penguins registered just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
The Penguins have scored more than two goals in six games, earning 10 points from those contests.
Pittsburgh has scored a single power-play goal in one game this season and won.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Pittsburgh has posted a record of 2-1-0 (four points).
The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 3-1-0 to record six points.

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Panthers vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel

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