NHL Betting Preview: Panthers vs Penguins
The Florida Panthers go up against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, April 4.
Penguins to Get the Job Done
The prediction is that the Penguins will have the edge over the Panthers in regulation time, with odds of -135 currently available on the 3-Way Moneyline. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.
Penguins Overcame Panthers in Last Meeting
Florida Panthers have lost three straight road games. Their most recent appearance was a 2-1 home win over Boston Bruins at Amerant Bank Arena. Sam Bennett and Mackie Samoskevich scored one goal apiece. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was red hot in the net, stopping 28 shots (.966).
Pittsburgh Penguins were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 6-3 reverse against Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Yegor Chinakhov recorded two goals and Rickard Rakell scored the other.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Penguins beat the Panthers in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 5-3 scoreline at Amerant Bank Arena. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Panthers wins.
Starting Goalies
Daniil Tarasov (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
10-14-2
3.1
.897
0
23/24
8-11-3
3.18
.908
0
Arturs Silovs (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
17-10-8
3
.890
2
23/24
3-0-1
2.47
.881
0
Florida Panthers – Last 10 Games
4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 24.1 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. The Panthers have been giving up 3.4 goals from 29.8 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.
Matthew Tkachuk is the top points scorer with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, with Carter Verhaeghe recording 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 2.37 goal against average with a .899 save percentage, including one shutout.
Pittsburgh Penguins – Last 10 Games
The Penguins have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.1 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 12.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.2 goals from 28.6 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 74.4%.
The top points scorer is Erik Karlsson with 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, while Rickard Rakell is next in line after registering 13 points, 8 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 3.79 GAA with a .870 SV%.
Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks
The Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
For this NHL encounter, we are going to bet against the road team. One way of doing this is by siding with the opposition and we really like the -135 about Pittsburgh Penguins winning on the 60-minute line.
The formbook is always a smart starting point when making hockey picks. Up-to-date NHL team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.
Key Panthers vs Penguins stats:
Penguins have won 3 of their last 5 games.Penguins have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.Panthers have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.Panthers have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.Panthers have lost their last 3 games on the road.Penguins 3-Way Moneyline Probability
The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 57.5% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.
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Our Game Prediction
Penguins 3-Way Moneyline @ -135
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Player Prop Picks
Seth Jones (Panthers) has failed to cover the 1.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 9 games. We think he might fall short of the mark, with odds of -100 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal bet.
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Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Have Penguins as Heavy Favorites
With an estimated 69% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -222 betting odds about Pittsburgh Penguins triumphing in this game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Florida Panthers are trading at +180.
The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s -106.
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Sidney Crosby Favorite to Be First Goalscorer
The Anytime Goalscorer betting indicates that Sidney Crosby has odds of +160. He is available at +1100 to find the net first which makes him favorite.
Player Goals
Sidney Crosby (Penguins)
Bryan Rust (Penguins)
Matthew Tkachuk (Panthers)
Rickard Rakell (Penguins)
Player Assists
Matthew Tkachuk (Panthers)
Sidney Crosby (Penguins)
Erik Karlsson (Penguins)
Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)
Player Shots
Matthew Tkachuk (Panthers)
Sidney Crosby (Penguins)
Bryan Rust (Penguins)
Rickard Rakell (Penguins)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Florida Panthers Stats
Pittsburgh Penguins Stats
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 8.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.30 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 24.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.3
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 9.9
Blocks: 14.9
Faceoff Wins : 24
Hits: 23.1
Giveaways: 13.6
Takeaways: 4
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 24.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 10.6
Blocks: 14.5
Faceoff Wins : 22.4
Hits: 24
Giveaways: 13.9
Takeaways: 3.6
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 27.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.9
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 8.7
Blocks: 14
Faceoff Wins : 27.3
Hits: 20.6
Giveaways: 16.1
Takeaways: 5.1
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 27.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 4.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 10.4
Blocks: 15.5
Faceoff Wins : 26.1
Hits: 20.6
Giveaways: 16.6
Takeaways: 5
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Paul Boucher
Senior NHL Analyst
About the Analyst
Paul Boucher is a Senior NHL Analyst and Head of the Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel with over 15 years of experience as a sports journalist and betting analyst. Based in Montreal, he provides first-hand insight through regular attendance at the Bell Centre, utilising advanced metrics to identify market value across key game lines, player props and same game parlays.
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