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Betting on today's Panthers and Penguins game? Catch the action at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Penguins hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on TNT. The Panthers are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Penguins. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5

This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, February 14th.

WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:

  • Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Penguins winning this game by a score of 4-3.
  • We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+103)
  • The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Is a Road Win Possible for Florida?

Florida comes into this game with a record of 33-15-4 and are 3rd in the Eastern Conference.

On the road this season, the Panthers have gone 17-7-2 and have won eight straight games away from home. In games where they are favored, Florida is 28-12-2.

On the road this season, the Panthers have gone 15-11 against the puck line, and they have an average scoring margin of +.9 goals per game. So far, Florida has 21 wins by multiple goals and 12 wins by just one goal.

Overall, the Panthers are 25-27 against the puck line, and they have gone 17-25 against the puck line when favored. In their last 10 games, the team's puck line record is 4-6, and they have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last 10 road games.

This season, Florida's games have an average of 5.7 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.3. The Panthers come in with an over/under performance of 18-32-2.

Through their last three road contests, the Panthers offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 1. Florida posted an overall record of 3-0 while going 1-2 ATS.

The Panthers come into the game scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, putting them 14th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 2nd in the league. This year, the Panthers have recorded a 25-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 6-2 record.

Florida's leading scorer is Sam Reinhart. So far, he has 39 goals which is 2nd in the NHL. Reinhart also comes into the game with 25 assists.

Defensively, the Penguins are currently 25th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.1 shots per game against Pittsburgh. They also are 1st in shutouts, coming in with 7 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has started 38 games this season. His current record stands at 25-10, and his save percentage is 0.923%.

Can the Penguins Hold Strong at Home?

At home this season, the Penguins have gone 13-8-3, and they have won their last two games at home. In the Eastern Conference, Pittsburgh is in 12th place and has an overall record of 23-19-7. Over their last ten games, the Penguins have gone just 3-7 and have lost two straight games.

So far this season, the Penguins have been the favorite in 32 of their games, and they have gone 15-13-4 as the favorite. Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, Pittsburgh has gone 12-16 on the year. Over their last five games, the Penguins have gone 2-3.

Overall, the Penguins have gone 24-25 against the puck line this season, including going 12-12 against the puck line at home. In their last ten games at home, the Penguins have gone 6-4 against the puck line.

As the underdog, Pittsburgh has gone 12-5 against the puck line this season and has gone 7-0 against the puck line in their last seven games as the underdog. So far this year, the Penguins have 16 wins by multiple goals.

For the season, Pittsburgh's games have finished with an average of 5.6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.4. Overall, the Penguins have an over/under record of 17-29-3.

When looking at their past three road matchups, Florida has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.

The Penguins come into the game scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game, putting them 28th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 14th in the league. The Penguins went 16-12 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 6-7.

Pittsburgh's leading goal scorer is Sidney Crosby. So far this season, he has 28 goals, placing him 10th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Crosby has 24 assists this season.

Pittsburgh defense takes on the Panthers ranked 25th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 30.1 shots per game against Pittsburgh. They also are 1st in shutouts, with 7 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Tristan Jarry has started 33 games this season. His current record stands at 14-15, and his save percentage is 0.846%.