Panthers vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - December 3

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Two streaking clubs square off when the Florida Panthers (15-9-1) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (10-12-4) at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Both teams have won three straight.

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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we project to secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 outings for the Penguins (4-4-2), their offense has totaled 25 goals while their defense has allowed 37 goals. They have recorded 28 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored eight goals (28.6%).

Panthers vs. Penguins Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final tally of Panthers 4, Penguins 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-181)
  • Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

  • The Panthers are 15-9-1 overall and 2-1-3 in overtime games.
  • In the four games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-0-1 record (good for seven points).
  • In the five games this season the Panthers registered only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Florida finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
  • The Panthers are 15-2-0 in the 17 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 30 points).
  • In the nine games when Florida has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 5-3-1 to register 11 points.
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 7-4-0 (14 points).
  • The Panthers have been outshot by opponents 10 times, and went 5-4-1 (11 points).

Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins (10-12-4 overall) have posted a record of 3-4-7 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
  • In the seven games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
  • This season the Penguins recorded just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
  • Pittsburgh has earned six points (2-2-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Penguins have scored at least three goals in 13 games, earning 18 points from those contests.
  • This season, Pittsburgh has recorded a lone power-play goal in 12 games and picked up nine points with a record of 3-6-3.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 6-2-3 (15 points).
  • The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 15 times this season, and earned nine points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Panthers Rank Panthers AVG Penguins AVG Penguins Rank
5th 3.64 Goals Scored 2.73 24th
25th 3.2 Goals Allowed 3.77 31st
12th 29.5 Shots 30.5 5th
6th 27.5 Shots Allowed 32.5 30th
8th 24.39% Power Play % 22.97% 12th
10th 80.82% Penalty Kill % 80.52% 13th

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