Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Penguins

The Vegas Golden Knights clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, March 1.

We’re not going to pass up the chance to take -139 that there are Over 5.5 goals scored. The Golden Knights and the Penguins should deliver on that front.

Vegas Golden Knights were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Capital One Arena. Washington Capitals claimed a 3-2 win. Tomas Hertl and Braeden Bowman each scored one goal.

Pittsburgh Penguins were beaten last game and this was on the road at Madison Square Garden. New York Rangers claimed a 3-2 (SO) win. Ryan Shea and Anthony Mantha each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Penguins won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 3-2 triumph when facing the Knights at PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Adin Hill (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-9-6	3.1	.871	1
23/24	19-12-2	2.71	.909	2

Arturs Silovs (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-12-8	3.1	.887	2
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 27.0 shots on goal, with a 18.2% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 3.4 goals from 25.6 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.5%.

Mark Stone is the top points scorer with 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, with Pavel Dorofeyev recording 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Adin Hill have a 3.64 goal against average with a .857 save percentage.

The Penguins have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.2 goals from 30.5 shots on goal, with a 11.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.5 goals from 25.9 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.9%.

The top points scorer is Anthony Mantha with 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists, while Evgeni Malkin is next best after having 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 2.95 GAA with a .874 SV%.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

Our view on this NHL clash is that the teams will go over the total line. Therefore, our pick is to back the Over selection with confidence at -139.

To deliver the best possible hockey predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NHL stats available.

Key Golden Knights vs Penguins stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Golden Knights games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Golden Knights games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Penguins games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Penguins games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Yegor Chinakhov Over 1.5 Shots -161

Yegor Chinakhov (Penguins) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 straight games. We recommend backing the -161 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 3 - 5 Penguins

Let’s go for the Penguins to win 5-3, a bet which is available at +2400. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Penguins

1-0

Knights

+6000

Penguins

+6600

2-0

Knights

+5000

Penguins

+6000

2-1

Knights

+1600

Penguins

+1700

3-0

Knights

+3400

Penguins

+4500

3-1

Knights

+1900

Penguins

+2400

3-2

Knights

+850

Penguins

+950

4-0

Knights

+4000

Penguins

+5500

4-1

Knights

+1500

Penguins

+2000

4-2

Knights

+1400

Penguins

+1800

4-3

Knights

+950

Penguins

+1050

5-0

Knights

+6600

Penguins

+10000

5-1

Knights

+2200

Penguins

+3400

5-2

Knights

+1400

Penguins

+2000

5-3

Knights

+1900

Penguins

+2400

5-4

Knights

+1700

Penguins

+1800

6-0

Knights

+9000

Penguins

+14000

6-1

Knights

+4500

Penguins

+8000

6-2

Knights

+2500

Penguins

+4000

6-3

Knights

+2400

Penguins

+3300

6-4

Knights

+4000

Penguins

+4500

6-5

Knights

+4000

Penguins

+4000

7-1

Knights

+8000

Penguins

+12500

7-2

Knights

+6000

Penguins

+10000

7-3

Knights

+4500

Penguins

+6600

7-4

Knights

+5000

Penguins

+6600

7-5

Knights

+8000

Penguins

+10000

7-6

Knights

+9000

Penguins

+10000

8-4

Knights

+9000

Penguins

+12000

8-5

Knights

+11000

Penguins

+13000

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Vegas Golden Knights are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -152 about them triumphing means a 60% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +126 about Pittsburgh Penguins.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -112.

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Moneyline

Knights

-152

Penguins

+126

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+110

Tie

+320

Penguins

+195

Puck Line

Knights -1.5

+164

Penguins +1.5

-204

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-108

Over 6.5

-112

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Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 24.4
• Hits: 21.2
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 11.1
• Faceoff Wins : 24.9
• Hits: 19.1
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 31
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 16.4
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.4

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