Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Florida Panthers Prediction and Odds - December 8, 2023

The Florida Panthers will square off with the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Friday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' full betting preview for Friday's Penguins vs. Panthers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Penguins vs. Panthers

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Penguins-Panthers NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL picks for today.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Panthers a 59% chance of beating the Penguins.

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Penguins vs. Panthers Odds

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

Bet Type	Penguins	Panthers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-165)	-1.5 (+145)
Moneyline	+142	-162
Total	o6.5 (-108)	u6.5 (-105)

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

• The Panthers are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Penguins, with +145 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Penguins (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -165.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -162. That means you can risk $162 to win $100, for a total payout of $262, if they get the W.
• On the other hand, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at +142, where you can bet $100 to profit $142, earning a total payout of $242, if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

Best Bets: Penguins vs. Panthers

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best bets to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Penguins +1.5	-165
Moneyline	Penguins	+142
Total	Under 6.5	-105

Our best NHL bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Penguins moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Penguins vs. Panthers Prediction

According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of going Under.

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Penguins vs. Panthers Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Penguins and Panthers this Friday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Friday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Guentzel a 9.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Penguins star is a 41.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	9.5%
Sidney Crosby	8.4%
Reilly Smith	5.6%
Evgeni Malkin	5.5%
Erik Karlsson	3.4%

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	7.1%
Sam Reinhart	6.6%
Aleksander Barkov	6.0%
Matthew Tkachuk	4.5%
Sam Bennett	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	41.0%
Sidney Crosby	40.4%
Evgeni Malkin	29.6%
Reilly Smith	26.6%
Erik Karlsson	22.4%

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	34.6%
Sam Reinhart	32.8%
Aleksander Barkov	30.8%
Matthew Tkachuk	26.4%
Sam Bennett	20.3%
Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights before Penguins vs. Panthers on Friday December 8, 2023.

Penguins vs. Panthers Preview

Friday's game between the Panthers and Penguins at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Friday December 8, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena

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Conclusion

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