Consol Energy Centre hosts an NHL battle between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the visiting Florida Panthers on Friday.

The Penguins sit at 11-6 on the season; in comparison, the Panthers are currently 5-7-4. Looking to wager on the totals? Pittsburgh is 10-7 OU, and Florida is 8-8 OU.



View Florida vs Pittsburgh Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Penguins as -215 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under bettors saw the number open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.

Power Rankings:
The Penguins - Panthers odds would favor the Penguins if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Pittsburgh is rated No. 5 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Florida is at No. 30.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 4-ranked offense, averaging 3.4 goals per game, against a Panthers defense that ranks No. 30 at 3.6 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 27.5% while the Panthers defense kills off 74.6% of their penalties.

Florida won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Flyers on February 21. Bettors who backed the Panthers at +125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Pittsburgh lost its last outing, a 6-5 result against the Flyers on February 20. Bettors who backed the Flyers at +170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (11) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.


Florida Panthers Trends:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing NY Rangers are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

Pittsburgh Penguins Trends:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Ottawa are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few Panthers at Penguins trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Florida is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games


Next up:
Florida home to Boston, Sunday, February 24
Pittsburgh home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, February 24