Overview of the Game
The Florida Panthers will continue their East Coast road trip with a game in Pittsburgh against the Penguins. Both teams are trying to hold onto their spots in their respective divisions, as they are both in playoff spots in the standings.
This will be the second time these two teams played. According to the sport betting information and the NHL betting stats obtained from the two games prior, this one is going to be a coin flip.
Last Game Records
Panthers
- Last Game: Won against the Buffalo Sabres 6-1.
- 38-13-2-3 overall record
Penguins
- Last Game: Lost to the Carolina Hurrican 2-3.
- 34-14-4-5 overall record
Matchup Information
Panthers at Penguins Betting Analysis
Florida Panther Betting Analysis
The Kings are trying to pull away in their division. They are currently in first, with a one-point lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
They are currently on a three-game winning streak with the win against Buffalo last night. The Panthers were able to put four goals away in the second period alone.
The Panthers’ offense is the best in all of hockey. They are averaging 4.13 goals per game, which is good enough for first in the NHL in that stat.
In their last five games, the Panthers are averaging 4.2 goals per game. In their last five away games, the Panthers are averaging 4.6 goals per game.
Jonathan Huberdeau has been one of the best players in all of hockey this season. He is currently in third in the NHL in total points with 77.
Huberdeau has scored 18 goals and assisted on 59 others. He has recorded at least one point in nine of their last ten games.
Sergei Bobrovsky will be in goal for the Panthers. He has a record of 28-6-1 and is giving up 2.54 goals per game.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Analysis
The Penguins have clawed their way into a tie for third in the Metropolitan Division. While they are still six points away from the Hurricanes, they are hoping to just stay in the hunt and solidify their playoff spot.
In their last game against the Hurricanes, the Penguins saw a two-goal lead slip through their fingers. They would go on to lose 2-3 in overtime.
The Penguins’ offense has been a struggle as of late. They are down to averaging just 3.21 goals per game.
In their last five games, the Penguins are averaging 2.4 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Penguins are averaging 2.6 goals per game.
Jake Guentzel is still out in front for the Penguins in terms of total points. He has recorded 57 total points and is on a three-game point streak.
Tristan Jarry is the main goaltender for the Penguins. He has a record of 27-11-2 and is giving up 2.3 goals per game.
If Jarry can continue this level of play, the Penguins have a chance at a deep postseason run.
Team Updates
Ryan Lomberg was recently added to the injured reserve list for the Panthers. While he is not someone who is an absolute game-changer, he has recorded 12 points and scored a goal as recently as March 3rd.
The Penguins have been very lucky in terms of their injury report. They did not have to add anyone to end February and have been injury-free so far in March.
- The Panthers won their moneyline bet in six of their last ten games.
- Florida was over the total goals in six of their last ten games.
- The Penguins won their moneyline bet in six of their last ten games,
- Pittsburgh was under the total goals in six of their last ten games.
Panthers vs. Penguins Betting Preview
It would be very interesting to see what the NHL experts pick for this game. The NHL betting odds have this game right around a coin flip, with the Penguins as a slight betting odds favorite.
The Penguins have been very good at home, with a record of 15-8-2-3. They are also on three full days of rest.
The Panthers have struggled mightily on the second game of back-to-backs. They have played this game five times this season and are 1-5.
Panthers at Penguins Betting Prediction
Bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins; it has to be one of the better NHL expert picks for this match!
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