Fans betting on NHL look for value at Gila River Arena on Saturday as the host Arizona Coyotes battle the Pittsburgh Penguins in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Arizona sat as 149 underdogs over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.2-2.4 victory for the Penguins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Arizona Coyotes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 16-14-3 this season, while the Coyotes are 7-22-5. Pittsburgh is 18-14-1 on the totals; Arizona is 14-19-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
The Arizona Coyotes sit at No. 30 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Pittsburgh Penguins sit at a No. 4 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Arizona Coyotes No. 30-ranked offense (2.24 goals per game) against a Pittsburgh Penguins defense that ranks No. 23 at 3.21 goals per game allowed. The Coyotes Sportsbook has clicked at a 16.04% rate while the Penguins have a 80.65% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pittsburgh was a 2-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Golden Knights. They lost as -101 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
The Coyotes were a 4-1 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Lightning. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Tampa Bay at -187 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Colorado, Monday, December 18th
Arizona home to Florida, Tuesday, December 19th