The Florida Panthers (15-9-1) travel to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (10-12-4) on Tuesday, December 3rd. This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Panthers vs Penguins

The Florida Panthers Are Coming Off A Win

Florida improved to 15-9-1 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.

Four different players scored for the Panthers, who led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up. A.J. Greer’s goal at 2:32 in the third period put Florida ahead for good, and Sam Reinhart added an empty-netter to seal the win.

The Pittsburgh Penguins Are Coming Off A Win

Pittsburgh moved closer to .500 with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, bringing their record to 10-12-4. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.

Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, and Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the win. The Penguins kept Montreal off the board until the 3rd period, when the Canadiens scored at 14:28.

Florida Offense Breakdown

Florida’s offense was led by A.J. Greer, who netted his first goal of the season on his only shot on goal. Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal, an empty-netter with a minute left. The Panthers also got goals from Evan Rodrigues, his third of the season, and Matthew Tkachuk, who scored on a power play in the second period.

Carolina took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. The Panthers scored once in the first period, added another in the second, and capped off their scoring with two goals in the third.

Penguins Offense Breakdown

Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals in their 3-1 victory over the Canadiens. He opened the scoring at 4:03 in the first period and added his fifth goal of the season on a power play at 1:20 in the second period. Blake Lizotte capped off the scoring with his second goal of the season, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the game.

Pittsburgh fired 24 shots on goal, and despite 14 giveaways, they managed to find the net three times. The Penguins scored in each period, with Crosby’s first goal coming early in the first and his second early in the second.

Florida Team Defense

Defensively, the Panthers gave up two goals in the second period, but they shut out the Stars in the first and third, leading to a 4-2 win. Spencer Knight recorded 23 saves with a 92% save percentage. The Panthers’ defense also contributed 8 takeaways and 22 hits.

Pittsburgh Team Defense

On the defensive side, the Penguins will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, posting a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh’s defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.

Panthers vs Penguins Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Panthers offense has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Florida posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 6-4 ATS.
• Through their last ten home contests, the Penguins offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Pittsburgh posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 4-6 ATS.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Penguins have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
• As the betting favorite, the Panthers have an puck line mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Florida posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.

Panthers vs Penguins Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Penguins to take down the Panthers at home. With the moneyline currently at +143, I’m placing my bet on the Penguins straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Penguins winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Penguins straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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