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PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
Indoor
Thu 22 Oct 2026, 7:00 PM ET
Florida Panthers
VS
Pittsburgh Penguins

Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Our model graded 11 markets for Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins and backs Pittsburgh Penguins 1.5 hardest, a strong call, and $100 on it returns about $170.

8
Game markets graded
3
Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Pittsburgh Penguins
with a 1.5-goal head start
Pittsburgh Penguins 1.5 Spread
You bet$10 If it wins$16.99Best price-143
Our confidenceHigh
Chance to win63.9%
The price says58.8%

The model graded 11 markets for Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) and this is the one it backs hardest — HIGH confidence. A $100 bet returns about $170 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Thu 22 Oct 2026, 7:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena.

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Spread Pittsburgh Penguins 1.5 High64% chance -143
3-Way Moneyline Members only Long-shot36% chance Members
Spread Members only High69% chance Members
Puck Lines Members only High66% chance Members
Assists × 1 prop Highup to 83% Members
Shots on Goal × 2 props Leanup to 49% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins last met on Thu 22 Oct 2026: Pittsburgh Penguins won 4-0. Their next game gets a fresh preview here the moment it is priced. Today's board: every NHL game priced right now.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Florida Panthers

  • Gustav Forsling DDay-to-day
  • Jacob Markstrom GOut
  • Brad Marchand LWOut
  • Aleksander Barkov COut
  • Jonah Gadjovich LWOut

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • Evgeni Malkin CDay-to-day
  • Egor Chinakhov RWDay-to-day
  • Samuel Girard DOut
  • Bryan Rust RWOut
  • Ben Kindel COut
  • Trevor van Riemsdyk DOut
  • Justin Brazeau RWOut
  • Ryan Graves DOut
Availability updated Oct 25, 1:09PM UTC — some NHL rows may be stale between updates. · refreshed roughly every 4 hours.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and 13 players are listed out or questionable across both sides.
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Availability13 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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The preview

Written 23 Oct

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers Prediction & Picks

On October 22, 2026 our model has run Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Florida Panthers 3-Way Moneyline (+145), which we rate long shot confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers: Florida Panthers 3-Way Moneyline (+145)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Pittsburgh Penguins have struggled lately, winning only 3 of their last 10 games. They are also blocking shots at a rate similar to the league average, but their hitting is way below average. This makes it hard for them to control the pace against a team like the Florida Panthers, who have won 6 of their last 10 games and can really put pressure on the opposing defense. Betting on the Florida Panthers to win feels like a smart choice here. They have a good shot at taking this game, especially given that they're coming in with stronger recent form. The biggest risk is that the Penguins are playing at home, which can boost their performance. Still, the odds of +145 make this an interesting pick.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers: Florida Panthers +1.5 Puck Line (-238)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Florida Panthers have been playing well, winning 6 of their last 10 games. They seem to be finding their rhythm and can score effectively, which puts pressure on the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins have struggled lately, winning only 3 of their last 10, and their defensive stats show they don't block as many shots or make as many hits as other teams. Betting on the Panthers to win by at least 2 goals feels solid because they have the momentum. However, the Penguins might surprise, especially since they play at home. Still, the Panthers seem to have a good chance to cover that spread.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers: Florida Panthers +1.5 Puck Lines (-238)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Pittsburgh Penguins are struggling lately, winning only 3 of their last 10 games. They're also not hitting as hard as the league average, which could leave them vulnerable. On the other hand, the Florida Panthers have been doing well, winning 6 of their last 10. They have a good mix of left and right shooters that can keep the Penguins on their toes. Betting on the Panthers to stay within 1.5 goals makes sense here. They seem to have a good chance to cover this line, especially since the Penguins aren't playing their best hockey right now. The biggest risk is that both teams are close in skill, so a tight game could go either way.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers: Brady Tkachuk Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (+134)

Odds correct at time of publishing

For the Penguins to win, Brady Tkachuk needs to take more than 3.5 shots on goal tonight. The Florida Panthers are scoring well lately, winning 6 of their last 10 games, which puts pressure on the Penguins' defense. Tkachuk has been a key player for them, and he'll likely want to step up to match that energy. The Penguins have struggled overall, winning only 3 of their last 10. They have been blocking a decent number of shots, but they are not hitting as much as the league average. With both teams fighting hard for a win, Tkachuk's chances to fire off shots should be solid. The biggest risk is how close the two teams are right now; every shot counts.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers: Ville Koivunen Under 0.5 Assists (-256)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Pittsburgh Penguins have struggled lately, winning only 3 of their last 10 games, which might hurt their overall performance. Ville Koivunen has not been a big contributor for them, and given that the Penguins have only been landing about 12 hits a game, it suggests they may not be creating many scoring chances. On the other hand, the Florida Panthers are doing better, winning 6 of their last 10 games. Still, Koivunen's chances for assists look slim, especially with the pressure from the Panthers. There's a solid chance he goes without an assist in this matchup, despite the odds suggesting he's a strong favorite for the under.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers: Sam Bennett Over 5.5 Shots on Goal (+2000)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Pittsburgh Penguins are struggling lately, winning only 3 of their last 10 games. They're facing a Florida Panthers team that has found some rhythm, winning 6 of their last 10. This matchup could see plenty of shots, especially since the Panthers have a lot of left-handed shooters who can generate scoring chances. Sam Bennett is a player to watch for this bet on shots. With the Penguins' recent defensive struggles and how many shots they allow, there's a chance he could get over 5.5 shots on goal. The risk here is that both teams are pretty close in form, which could limit scoring chances. But if Bennett can find his rhythm, this long shot might just pay off.

That is the whole read on this one. Prices can move before you get on, so check the board at your bookmaker. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.

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Same game parlay

Written 23 Oct

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers Prediction & Same Game Parlay picks

On Friday 23 October 2026, Pittsburgh Penguins play Florida Panthers in the NHL. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Brady Tkachuk (Florida Panthers) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal, priced at -2500 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Brady Tkachuk (Florida Panthers) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal (-2500)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Pittsburgh Penguins play Florida Panthers in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Brady Tkachuk (Florida Panthers) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal. It was priced at -2500 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $10.40 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Sam Reinhart (Florida Panthers) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal (-1000)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Pittsburgh Penguins play Florida Panthers in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Sam Reinhart (Florida Panthers) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal. It was priced at -1000 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $11.00 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Sam Bennett (Florida Panthers) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal (-909)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Pittsburgh Penguins play Florida Panthers in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Sam Bennett (Florida Panthers) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal. It was priced at -909 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $11.10 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Pittsburgh Penguins v Florida Panthers. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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Player props

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PlayerTeamStat
Ville Koivunen Pittsburgh Penguins Assists
Brady Tkachuk Florida Panthers Shots on Goal
Sam Bennett Florida Panthers Shots on Goal

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Betting angles

Markets & form
MoneylineModel leans Pittsburgh PenguinsNo line posted

Florida Panthers @ Pittsburgh Penguins moneyline: model lean and both sides' win form.

Puck LineFlorida Panthers +1.5No line posted
3-2last 5 record
GF/G3.8GA/G3.4Shots/G29.8vs Penguins4-1

Florida Panthers @ Pittsburgh Penguins puck-line (spread) model lean and cover form.

Total GoalsGame totalNo line posted

Florida Panthers @ Pittsburgh Penguins total-goals model lean and scoring trends (the free board has not settled enough of these yet).

Florida Panthers @ Pittsburgh Penguins — what the model found

Our model graded 11 betting markets for Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins — 8 on the game itself and 3 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

8
Game markets graded
3
Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 11 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins — recent results

Pittsburgh Penguins have won 2 of their last 5 games; Florida Panthers have won 3 of their last 5.

Pittsburgh Penguins — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
W3–2NSHHome
W4–0FLAHome
L4–5UTAAway
L2–6VGKAway
L2–5COLAway
Florida Panthers — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L0–4PITAway
L1–5OTTAway
W8–3SEAHome
W3–2VANHome
W7–3CBJAway

Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins — recent meetings

These two have met 3 times recently: Pittsburgh Penguins won 3, Florida Panthers won 0.

DatePittsburgh PenguinsFlorida PanthersWinner
Oct 2240Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 552Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 494Pittsburgh Penguins

Who’s out or in doubt

13 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

Pittsburgh Penguins
PlayerStatus
Evgeni Malkin CDAY-TO-DAY
Egor Chinakhov RWDAY-TO-DAY
Samuel Girard DOUT
Bryan Rust RWOUT
Ben Kindel COUT
Trevor van Riemsdyk DOUT
Justin Brazeau RWOUT
Ryan Graves DOUT
Florida Panthers
PlayerStatus
Gustav Forsling DDAY-TO-DAY
Jacob Markstrom GOUT
Brad Marchand LWOUT
Aleksander Barkov COUT
Jonah Gadjovich LWOUT

The full availability report — with what each missing player means for the bets — is further down this page.

Florida Panthers @ Pittsburgh Penguins — model preview

Pittsburgh Penguins v Florida Panthers, 23 October 2026. Top of the list: Kris Letang (Pittsburgh Penguins) Over 0.5 Points. Here is why, in plain English.

On October 22, 2026 our model has run Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Florida Panthers 3-Way Moneyline (+145), which we rate long shot confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. You may also see this matchup written as Panthers vs Penguins, or as Penguins vs Panthers. The most recent game between them was Thursday 22 October 2026 at PPG Paints Arena. The model has generated 8 game picks and 3 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NHL betting strategy for this matchup.

Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins head-to-head record

Final scores · 3 meetings on record
Pittsburgh Penguins 3–0 across the last 3 meetings

Last meeting: Thu 22 Oct 2026, Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins: the Penguins won 4-0.

DateGameScoreWinner
22 Oct 2026Florida Panthers @ Pittsburgh Penguins4–0Pittsburgh Penguins
5 Apr 2026Florida Panthers @ Pittsburgh Penguins5–2Pittsburgh Penguins
4 Apr 2026Florida Panthers @ Pittsburgh Penguins9–4Pittsburgh Penguins
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