Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/26/2024]

NHL action continues on Friday at 7:00PM ET as the Florida Panthers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Friday's Panthers vs. Penguins matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Panthers vs. Penguins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Friday's NHL matchup between the Panthers and Penguins 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Panthers a 53% chance of defeating the Penguins.

According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 56% chance of going under.

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Panthers vs. Penguins Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Panthers	Penguins
Puck Line	-1.5 (+185)	+1.5 (-215)
Moneyline	-125	+114
Total	o6.5 (+104)	u6.5 (-120)

• The Penguins are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Panthers, with -215 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Panthers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +185.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at +114. That means you can bet $100 to profit $114, earning a total payout of $214, if they win.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -125, where you can risk $125 to win $100 for a total payout of $225 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +104, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out all of the sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Panthers vs. Penguins Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Penguins +1.5	-215
Moneyline	Penguins	+114
Total	Under 6.5	-120

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, taking the Penguins moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Panthers vs. Penguins Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Panthers vs. Penguins?

According to our model, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Penguins.

Our projections give Guentzel an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star is a 38.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	7.4%
Sam Reinhart	7.1%
Matthew Tkachuk	6.2%
Aleksander Barkov	4.5%
Sam Bennett	4.3%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	8.7%
Sidney Crosby	7.9%
Evgeni Malkin	4.8%
Rickard Rakell	4.6%
Bryan Rust	4.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	37.2%
Sam Reinhart	35.5%
Matthew Tkachuk	32.9%
Aleksander Barkov	23.7%
Sam Bennett	22.5%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	38.9%
Sidney Crosby	36.5%
Rickard Rakell	25.1%
Evgeni Malkin	24.8%
Bryan Rust	24.0%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Panthers vs. Penguins on Friday January 26, 2024.

Panthers vs. Penguins Game Information

Friday's matchup between the Penguins and Panthers at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• Date: Friday January 26, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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Conclusion

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