Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights

Mar 11, 2025

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins
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Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins Pick – 3/11/2025

The Vegas Golden Knights will face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. This game presents bettors with an opportunity to assess both teams' current form and performance metrics.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game Preview

The Golden Knights (38-19-6) lead the Pacific Division, showcasing a potent offense averaging 3.37 goals per game. Center Jack Eichel has been instrumental, leading the team with 77 points (20 goals, 57 assists). Defensively, they rank ninth, allowing 2.73 goals per game. Goaltender Adin Hill holds a 23-11-4 record with a 2.60 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage. However, injuries to key players like William Karlsson (lower body) and Shea Theodore (arm) could impact their lineup.

The Penguins (25-31-10) sit at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division. Offensively, they average 2.82 goals per game, with Sidney Crosby leading the charge with 68 points (21 goals, 47 assists). Defensively, they rank 31st, conceding 3.59 goals per game. Goaltender Tristan Jarry has a 9-8-4 record, allowing 3.20 goals per game with a .890 save percentage.

Betting Insights

  • Moneyline: Vegas is favored at -205, implying a 67% chance of winning, while Pittsburgh is the underdog at +168.
  • Puck Line: Vegas is -1.5, with odds at +118 to cover the spread; Pittsburgh is +1.5, with odds at -144.
  • Over/Under: The total is set at 6.5 goals, with the over at +104 and the under at -128.
  • Recent Trends: The Penguins have lost their last six Tuesday games and have failed to cover the puck line in their last four night games.
  • Head-to-Head: In their previous encounter on March 7, the Golden Knights secured a decisive 4-0 victory over the Penguins, showcasing their dominance on both ends of the ice.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction

Considering the teams' recent performances, Vegas's superior offense and defense position them well for this game. Pittsburgh's defensive struggles and goaltending issues are significant concerns. Given the high moneyline, a safer approach for bettors might be to back Vegas on the puck line, expecting them to win by at least two goals.

Prediction: Vegas Golden Knights 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 2

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Consensus

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-192
90% VEG
+162
10% PIT

Total Pick Consensus

6.5/-122
18% UN
6.5/+102
82% OV

Puckline Pick Consensus

-1.5/+130
63% VEG
+1.5/-155
37% PIT

Stats

  • Team Stats
  • Team Records
  • Goalies
  • Recent Starts
VEG
Team Stats
PIT
212
Goals For
186
172
Goals Agst
237
2.4
PP For GM
2.76
.68
PP Goals GM
.67
28.48
PP%
24.18
2
PP Agst GM
2.65
.48
PP Agst Goals GM
.56
76.19
PK%
78.86
5.5
PIM GM
6.9
6.3
oPIM GM
7.6
VEG
Team Records
PIT
38-19-6
Overall
25-31-10
1-2
Shootout
1-5
2-4
Overtime
7-5
24-7-3
Home
14-13-5
14-12-3
Road
11-18-5
12-11-2
EAS
14-17-9
26-8-4
WES
11-14-1
7-3-1
ATL
9-5-5
5-8-1
MET
5-12-4
11-4-3
CEN
4-7-0
15-4-1
PAC
7-7-1
11-7-6
≤1
12-4-10
14-8-0
≥3
9-21-0
7-3-1
Oct
4-7-1
8-4-2
Nov
6-5-3
10-2-0
Dec
7-5-1
6-6-3
Jan
4-7-3
4-3-0
Feb
3-4-1
3-1-0
Mar
1-3-1
0-0-0
Apr
0-0-0
I. Samsonov
T. Jarry
5
GP
3
5
GS
3
3-1-1
W-L-T/O
1-1-0
15
Goals Allowed
12
2.95
GAA
5.47
160
Shots Against
73
.906
SV%
.836
0
SO
0
3
Quality Starts
0
.600
QS%
.000
1
Bad Starts
1
92
Goals All.%
161
1.30
Goals Sv Above Avg
-4.56

I. Samsonov

Date
Opp
W/L
GA
SA
SV
SV%
4/29/22 NYR
Georgiev N/A
L2-3 N/A
3
33
30
.909
4/26/22 NYI
Sorokin N/A
L1-4 N/A
4
26
22
.846
4/20/22 VEG
Thompson N/A
L3-4 N/A
4
30
26
.867
4/18/22 COL
Kuemper N/A
W3-2 N/A
2
26
24
.923
4/14/22 TOR
Campbell N/A
L3-7 N/A
4
19
15
.789

T. Jarry

Date
Opp
W/L
GA
SA
SV
SV%
4/14/22 NYI
Sorokin N/A
W6-3 N/A
3
39
36
.923
4/9/22 WAS
Samsonov N/A
L3-6 N/A
4
43
39
.907
4/7/22 NYR
Shesterkin N/A
L0-3 N/A
2
23
21
.913
4/5/22 COL
Kuemper N/A
L4-6 N/A
5
31
26
.839
4/2/22 COL
Kuemper N/A
L2-3 N/A
3
38
35
.921

Odds

  • MoneyLine
  • PuckLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
VEG PIT
VEG PIT
Consensus
-175
+145
-192
+162
-175
+145
-192
+160
-172
+142
-194
+160
-167
+138
-195
+160
-190
+158
-190
+158
-210
+170
-200
+165
Open
Current
Book
VEG PIT
VEG PIT
Consensus
-1.5 (+140)
+1.5 (-166)
-1.5 (+126)
+1.5 (-151)
-1.5 (+140)
+1.5 (-166)
-1.5 (+130)
+1.5 (-155)
-1.5 (+140)
+1.5 (-176)
-1.5 (+128)
+1.5 (-158)
-1.5 (+120)
+1.5 (-148)
-1.5 (+123)
+1.5 (-150)
-1.5 (+130)
+1.5 (-155)
-1.5 (+126)
+1.5 (-150)
-1.5 (+120)
+1.5 (-145)
-1.5 (+125)
+1.5 (-150)
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
6.5 (+100)
6.5 (-120)
6.5 (+102)
6.5 (-122)
6.5 (+100)
6.5 (-120)
6.5 (+102)
6.5 (-122)
6.5 (+110)
6.5 (-134)
6.5 (+100)
6.5 (-122)
6.0 (-121)
6.0 (+100)
6.5 (+102)
6.5 (-124)
6.0 (-115)
6.0 (-105)
6.5 (+100)
6.5 (-120)
6.0 (-115)
6.0 (-105)
6.5 (+100)
6.5 (-120)

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