Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be facing the Vegas Golden Knights in an interconference clash on Saturday, January 20, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two teams
Game outlook
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be facing the Vegas Golden Knights in an interconference clash on Saturday, January 20, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two teams have previously met this season, with Pittsburgh emerging as the victor with a 3-0 shutout win over Vegas in November. Although the Penguins were the underdogs in that game, they are now the favorites in this upcoming match. Pittsburgh opened as the betting favorite at -114 and the current line stands at Pittsburgh -113.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Penguins -113 | Golden Knights -104
Spread: Penguins -1.5 (+215) | Golden Knights +1.5 (-253)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 53%.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins achieved a notable victory over the Seattle Kraken, winning by a score of 3-0. This victory adds to the team's recent success, as they have earned points in their previous four games with a record of 2-0-2. The Penguins will now embark on a two-game road trip, with the final game taking place in Arizona on Monday. Their performance on the road has been commendable, as they currently hold a record of 10-7-4 in away games. Tristan Jarry delivered an exceptional performance in this game, successfully saving all 22 shots directed at him. With this shutout, Jarry has now allowed three goals or less in eight consecutive appearances, totaling only 12 goals in that timeframe. The Penguins rank seventh in goals-against average, with an average of 2.67 goals allowed per game. Sidney Crosby played a crucial role in providing offensive support for Jarry, scoring two goals in this game, including the final two goals of the match. Crosby has accumulated five points in his last five games and currently shares the team lead in points, with a total of 46. The Penguins' offensive capabilities are ranked 19th in the league, averaging three goals per game. Additionally, they hold a power ranking of 17 and rank 19th in offense (scoring an average of 3.07 per game) and 8th in defense (allowing an average of 2.69 points against per game). Overall, the Penguins' season record stands at 21 wins, 15 losses, and 6 overtime losses.