Penguins vs. Golden Knights Prediction
The total for Thursday night’s matchup between the Penguins and Golden Knights opened at 6 but has climbed to 6.5. Is it smart to follow the movement and take the over?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
015 Pittsburgh Penguins (+108) at 016 Vegas Golden Knights (-132); o/u 6.5
6:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, January 5, 2023
T-Mobile Arena, Vegas, Nevada
Penguins vs. Golden Knights Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 67% of bets are on the Golden Knights’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Pittsburgh Penguins DFS SPIN
Tristan Jarry (lower body) did not join the Penguins for their two-game road trip, Pens Inside Scoop reports Wednesday. With Jarry back in Pittsburgh, he for sure won’t be an option against Vegas or Arizona on Thursday or Sunday, respectively. The British Columbia native hit a bit of a rough patch before the Winter Classic, going 1-2-1 with a 3.51 GAA in his previous four contests. In Jarry’s stead, Casey DeSmith will likely start both games during the desert road trip.
Vegas Golden Knights DFS SPIN
Jack Eichel (lower body) will probably play Thursday against Pittsburgh unless there’s a setback, Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy informed Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Eichel hasn’t been in the lineup since Dec. 9 because of the injury, but he was taken off the injured reserve list Tuesday. He has 13 goals and 29 points in 27 contests in 2022-23. If he plays Thursday, Eichel will likely play in a top-six capacity and serve on the first power-play unit.
Penguins vs. Golden Knights NHL Betting Trends
Favorite is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings
Penguins are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings
Penguins are 0-5 in their last 5 overall
Golden Knights are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference
Penguins vs. Golden Knights NHL BETTING PREDICTION
The over is a perfect 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams and is 6-0-1 in the Penguins’ last seven Thursday games. The over is also 4-0 in the Golden Knights’ last four games playing on two days of rest, is 5-1 in their last six games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game and has cashed in four of their last five home games.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: PENGUINS/GOLDEN KNIGHTS OVER 6.5
