Penguins vs. Golden Knights Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Penguins (34-15-9) host the Vegas Golden Knights (32-22-4) on Friday, March 11, with both coming off a loss in their last game. The sportsbooks have made the Penguins solid favorites at -143 on the moneyline, and the Golden Knights are at +121. Find more below on the Penguins vs. Golden Knights betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
Penguins vs. Golden Knights Betting Line
Penguins vs Golden Knights Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Total |
| Penguins |
-1.5 |
6 |
Penguins vs. Golden Knights Game Info
- Game Day: Friday, March 11, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Arena: PPG Paints Arena
Computer Predictions for Penguins vs. Golden Knights
Computer picks for Penguins vs Golden Knights
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
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Golden Knights (+1.5)
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Under (6)
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Penguins 4 Golden Knights 2
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Penguins vs. Golden Knights Betting Trends
Pittsburgh has won 25 of its 41 games as a favorite this season.
Through 31 games with moneyline odds shorter than -143 this season, the Penguins have been victorious 21 times.
According to the moneyline odds, Pittsburgh has a 58.8% chance of winning this contest.
Pittsburgh Penguins Leaders
One of Pittsburgh’s top offensives player this season is Jake Guentzel, who has 58 points (28 goals, 30 assists) and plays an average of 19:47 per game.
Sidney Crosby is another top contributor for Pittsburgh with 56 points (1.2 per game), scoring 19 goals and adding 37 assists.
Kris Letang’s season total of 49 points has come from six goals and 43 assists.
Tristan Jarry has a record of 27-12-6. He has conceded 103 goals (2.3 goals against average) and racked up 1185 saves with a .920 save percentage (10th-best in the league).
Pittsburgh Penguins Season Stats
The Penguins offense’s 186 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 11th in the league.
On defense, the Penguins have been one of the best squads in NHL competition, giving up 151 goals to rank fifth.
The squad has the league’s eighth-best goal differential at +35 this season.
The Penguins’ 38 power-play goals this season (ranked 14th in the NHL) have come on 176 power-play chances.
The Penguins’ 21.6% power-play conversion rate this season ranks 13th in the NHL.
The Penguins have scored a total of two shorthanded goals this season.
The Penguins’ 85.0% penalty-kill success rate is currently third-best in the league.
The Penguins’ players win 50.8% of their faceoffs to rank 12th in the league.
The Penguins shoot 9.2% as a team, ranked 19th-best in the league.
The Penguins’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 25.6 hits and 13.3 blocked shots per game.
Golden Knights vs. Penguins Betting Trends
The Golden Knights have been listed as the underdog 17 times this season, and upset their opponent seven times.
Las Vegas has a record of 4-6 in games when sportsbooks list them +121 or longer on the moneyline.
Sportsbooks have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Golden Knights have a 45.2% chance to win.
Vegas Golden Knights Leaders
Jonathan Marchessault’s 24 goals and 19 assists in 53 games give him 43 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Chandler Stephenson’s 42 points this season, including 14 goals and 28 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Las Vegas.
Las Vegas’ Reilly Smith has 38 points, courtesy of 16 goals (second on team) and 22 assists (fourth).
Laurent Brossoit has a 10-6-3 record this season, with a .900 save percentage (42nd in the league). In 22 games, he has 468 saves, and has allowed 52 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Vegas Golden Knights Season Stats
The Golden Knights’ 181 total goals (3.1 per game) rank 13th in the league.
The Golden Knights have allowed 2.9 goals per game, 168 total, which ranks 16th among NHL teams.
They have a +13 goal differential, which ranks 13th in the league.
The Golden Knights have put up 27 power-play goals this season (on 149 power-play chances). That ranks 26th in the NHL.
The Golden Knights have the league’s 25th-ranked power-play conversion rate of 18.1%.
The Golden Knights lead the NHL with eight shorthanded goals.
The 79.6% of opponent power plays the Golden Knights kill is the 18th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
The Golden Knights have the 19th-ranked faceoff win rate in the NHL (48.9%).
The Golden Knights’ collective 9.2% shooting percentage ranks 19th in the league.
The Golden Knights have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 19.3 hits and 16.4 blocked shots per game.
Penguins and Golden Knights Injury Report
Penguins: Jason Zucker: Out (Core Muscle), Louis Domingue: Out (Undisclosed)
Golden Knights: Reilly Smith: Day To Day (Undisclosed), Mattias Janmark: Out (Upper Body), Mark Stone: Out (Upper body), Brett Howden: Out (Undisclosed), Alec Martinez: Out (Upper Body/Health and Safety Protocols), Brayden McNabb: Out (Arm)
Betting Tips for Penguins vs. Golden Knights
The Penguins on the moneyline (-143) is our best bet after looking at all of the key trends and stats for this matchup. Our computer projects the total score will stay under the total of 6 goals, with the Golden Knights (+1.5) covering the spread.
