Penguins vs. Panthers Prediction: Florida Predicted to Win Friday's NHL Matchup [1/3/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Friday's Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers matchup.

Pittsburgh Penguins-Florida Panthers Predictions and Game Preview.
Amerant Bank Arena sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers this Friday.

The Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins will lock horns in the NHL at Amerant Bank Arena on Friday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Pittsburgh-Florida game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Panthers' chance of winning is 63%, while the Penguins' is 37%."

For further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Penguins vs. Panthers predictions page.

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Penguins vs. Panthers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

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

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Penguins vs. Panthers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Pittsburgh vs. Florida picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Penguins vs. Panthers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NHL matchup between the Penguins and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Panthers a 63% chance of defeating the Penguins.

According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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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 (-158) -1.5 (+140)
Moneyline +162 -190
Total o6 (-105) u6 (-115)

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

Penguins vs. Panthers Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Penguins vs. Panthers matchup is on the total.

Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

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Penguins vs. Panthers Player Props

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

According to our model, Florida's Sam Reinhart is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Panthers.

Our projections give Reinhart a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 40.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player First Goal Probability
Bryan Rust 6.4%
Sidney Crosby 5.4%
Rickard Rakell 4.8%

Florida Panthers

Player First Goal Probability
Sam Reinhart 7.9%
Carter Verhaeghe 6.4%
Aleksander Barkov 6.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Bryan Rust 34.1%
Sidney Crosby 29.9%
Rickard Rakell 26.7%

Florida Panthers

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Sam Reinhart 40.4%
Carter Verhaeghe 33.2%
Aleksander Barkov 32.2%

Conclusion

We predict the Panthers, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins on Friday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Penguins vs. Panthers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.

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