Golden Knights vs Penguins Prediction 11/3/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Golden Knights vs Penguins Prediction

We have two teams that are in a free fall right now, and I’m not thrilled to back either side. However, somebody has to win, and if forced to pick, I’d lean toward the Penguins. One, home ice can be a deciding factor between two struggling teams and a pick em price. Also, the home team has not only won the last 10 games between the Golden Knights and Penguins, but it’s also covered the PL in eight of those games.

The Penguins have seen four of their five wins come on their home ice, and Vegas is on the end of a back-to-back with a game in Boston that included overtime. Vegas is probably still the better team, but this is a good schedule spot for the Penguins, and history is on their side. Give me the Penguins.

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights lost to the Devils and Bruins, and they play the Red Wings next. The Golden Knights have lost 5 of their last 6 games.

The Vegas Golden Knights are averaging 3.38 goals per game and are scoring on 27.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Mark Stone leads Vegas with 10 goals, Mitch Marner has 15 assists, and Jack Eichel has 39 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vegas Golden Knights are allowing 2.88 goals per game and are killing 70 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Carter Hart has allowed 24 goals on 225 shots, and Adin Hill has allowed 20 goals on 184 shots.

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Mammoth and Habs, and they play the Bruins next. The Penguins have lost 9 of their last 12 games.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring 21.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Evgeni Malkin leads Pittsburgh with 6 goals, Erik Karlsson has 13 assists, and Rickard Rakell has 35 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 3.43 goals per game and are killing 85.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Arturs Silovs has allowed 27 goals on 244 shots faced, and Segei Murashov has given up 19 goals on 147 shots.

Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win

• The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games as road favorites.
• The underdogs have won four of the Golden Knights’ last five games.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last eight games between the Golden Knights and Penguins.
• The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a shootout loss.
• The Golden Knights have lost the second period in each of their last four games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The Golden Knights have won seven of their last eight night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Penguins have lost seven of their last eight Tuesday games.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Penguins have lost the second period in four of their last five games as underdogs at PPG Paints Arena when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Six of the Golden Knights’ last seven road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Penguins’ last seven games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last seven Tuesday games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last four road games following a shootout loss.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

• Kris Letang has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against the Golden Knights at PPG Paints Arena.
• Evgeni Malkin has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Tommy Novak has recorded two assists against the Golden Knights this season- the most against any opponent.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites.
• Victor Olofsson has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as a favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Jack Eichel ranks T2nd in the league for multi-assist games (5) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pittsburgh Penguins have recorded the equal-largest margin of victory in the NHL this season (7-goals @ Flyers on September, 30).
• The Pittsburgh Penguins have recorded the largest margin of victory in a road game this season (7-goal win @ Flyers on September, 30).
• The Vegas Golden Knights rank 8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.88).
• The Vegas Golden Knights have recorded the most wins by a margin of 4+ goals this season (3).

Randy Chambers's Pick: Penguins