Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction 1-3-25 NHL Picks

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In this article we will formulate a Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 3rd at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers are 23-14-2 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Florida tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third period in the loss. The Panthers were out shot by a total of 40-26, won 50.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Florida got their lone goal from Lundell, while Bobrovsky stopped 37 out of 39 shots in the loss.

Prior to that game, the Panthers defeated the Rangers by a score of 5-3, but did lose to the Canadiens by a score of 4-0 before that. Florida has lost three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 48 points. Florida has scored 3.39 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 25.2% on the power play and 80.9% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 22 goals, 23 assists, and 93 shots on goal, while Matthew Tkachuk has added 13 goals, 22 assists, and 92 shots on goal this year. Spencer Knight is 6-6-1 with a 2.88 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 17-17-5 this season after they lost to Detroit by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Pittsburgh tied the game at one in the first and tied the game again at two in the third, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Penguins recorded 25 shots on goal, won 43.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got both of their goals from O’Connor, while Nedeljkovic stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the loss.

Prior to that game, the Penguins defeated the Islanders by a score of 3-2, but did lose to the Islanders by a score of 6-3 before that. Pittsburgh has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 39 points. Pittsburgh has scored 3.05 goals per game and they have allowed 3.67 goals against per game, while also going 26.1% on the power play and 81.7% on the penalty kill this season. Sidney Crosby has led Pittsburgh with 10 goals, 31 assists, and 113 shots on goal, while Evgeni Malkin has added eight goals, 23 assists, and 71 shots on goal this season. Tristan Jarry is 8-6-2 with a 3.58 goals against average and an .885 save percentage this year.

Why the Panthers will beat the Penguins

The home team has won seven of the Penguins’ last eight games.
The Penguins have lost each of their last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Penguins’ last five games.
The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
The favorites have won the third period in each of the Penguins’ last five games.

Total Goals Facts

Each of the Penguins’ last nine Friday games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

Matt Nieto has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances at Amerant Bank Arena.
Evgeni Malkin has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances at Amerant Bank Arena.
Evgeni Malkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances at Amerant Bank Arena.