Penguins vs. Panthers Prediction and Odds - Dec 15, 2022

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Pittsburgh Penguins lock horns with the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena.

Dimers' free betting picks for Penguins vs. Panthers, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Penguins vs. Panthers?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Penguins-Panthers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Panthers a 51% chance of getting the W against the Penguins.

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Penguins vs. Panthers Current Odds

• Puck Line: Panthers +1.5 (-300), Penguins -1.5 (+235)
• Moneyline: Panthers -102, Penguins -105
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+102/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Panthers are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Penguins, with -300 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Penguins (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at +235.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Panthers and Penguins are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -102. That means you can risk $102 to win $100, for a total payout of $202, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +102, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Panthers (+1.5) are a 72% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Penguins vs. Panthers

• Puck Line: Penguins -1.5 @ +235 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Panthers @ -102 via FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)
• Total: Over 6.5 @ +102 via FanDuel Sportsbook

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

Although the Panthers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Penguins -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+102) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Penguins vs. Panthers Prediction

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Penguins vs. Panthers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Panthers? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Penguins and Panthers.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Panthers.

DimersBOT gives Crosby a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at FLA Live Arena, while the Penguins star is a 37.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Sidney Crosby: 7.2% probability
• Jake Guentzel: 6.7% probability
• Rickard Rakell: 5.9% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 5.1% probability
• Bryan Rust: 4.7% probability

Florida Panthers

• Sam Reinhart: 6.9% probability
• Sam Bennett: 5.9% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 5.9% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 5.9% probability
• Aaron Ekblad: 4.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 37.7% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 37.7% probability
• Rickard Rakell: 33.3% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 29.1% probability
• Bryan Rust: 24.4% probability

Florida Panthers

• Sam Reinhart: 34.7% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 33.2% probability
• Sam Bennett: 32.7% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 32.2% probability
• Aaron Ekblad: 24.9% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Penguins vs. Panthers on Thursday December 15, 2022.

Penguins vs. Panthers 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Panthers and Penguins at FLA Live Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Thursday December 15, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: FLA Live Arena

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