Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers Prediction, 3/23/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds
Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers
Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Location: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL
TV: WSFL-TV
Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (+102) Panthers (-122)
The Florida Panthers (42-24-3) will play the Pittsburgh Penguins (28-32-10) at Amerant Bank Arena on Sunday. The moneyline on this contest has Pittsburgh at +102 and Florida is priced at -122. The over/under has been set at 6.
The Pittsburgh Penguins were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-2 defeat against the Islanders in their previous outing. Pittsburgh had 2 mins in the box in this game. The Penguins had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the defeat. In addition, they had 3 power play opportunities but didn't get a goal. For the game, they earned a goal on 2 out of the 22 shots they tried.
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In regard to their scoring capabilities, the Pittsburgh Penguins have accumulated 203 goals (18th in hockey) on the season and have allowed 249. For the current campaign, they have 66 points and their points percentage is .471. Pittsburgh has tallied 192 power play opportunities and they have notched 46 goals out of those chances, giving them a rate of 23.96%. When at even strength, the Penguins have allowed 207 goals while earning 157 on the offensive side of the ice. Pittsburgh has taken 1,977 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.3%. The Penguins have seen 2,125 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .883. Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have earned 185 power play opportunities (20th in hockey) and have a total of 42 goals in those attempts.
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Patrolling the crease for the game will be Tristan Jarry. The opposition has notched 731 goals against Jarry in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 3.02. Jarry has been in goal for 284 matchups throughout his hockey career. His save percentage is at .910 for his 14,525 mins between the pipes. He has a mark of 148-94-29 and he started in 272 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Jarry has earned 161 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .592. Jarry has seen 8,115 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 7,384 saves.
Their last time out, Florida squared up with the Blue Jackets in a game where the Panthers ended up with the victory by a final of 1-0. They had 2 power play opportunities in this outing and converted 1 out of those tries. The Panthers scored 1 goal out of the 28 shots on goal they attempted.
On the year, the Florida Panthers are sitting with 218 goals, 87 points, in addition to a points percentage of .630. They have permitted 184 goals to be scored by way of 146 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Panthers are sitting with 168 goals at even strength and 50 goals (5th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have a total of 205 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 24.39%. Florida has attempted 2,177 shots (2nd in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.01%, while allowing the other team 1,832 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 81.37% on their opponents 204 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.0%.
Across the ice you will find Vitek Vanecek defending the goal. He has accounted for 4,452 stops out of 4,930 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .903. Vanecek has accumulated a lifetime record of 95-53-20 and has participated in 183 contests. He has made the start in 171 games and has been on the ice for 9,185 mins. Vanecek's percentage of quality starts is 51.5% and he has 88 quality starts in his pro career. His opposition is averaging 3.12 goals per game and he has relinquished 478 goals altogether.
Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?
Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Florida (-122) and under 6 goals
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