March 01, 2026 10:53 AM EST

NHL: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 3/1/2026

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are slight 51.7 percent favorites over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Penguins are favored despite being projected for 28 shots on goal vs 29 shots for the Golden Knights. The Penguins goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.1% compared to the Golden Knights goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.2%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Adin Hill 25, Stuart Skinner 26 SHOTS: Pavel Dorofeyev 3.5, Rickard Rakell 3.7 GOALS: Tomas Hertl 0.58, Rickard Rakell 0.55 PTS: Mitch Marner has a 68% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Sidney Crosby has a 56% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Pittsburgh Penguins

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDPittsburgh PenguinsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road13-15, 46% -494Record at Home13-15, 46% -433Pittsburgh Penguins
VS Pittsburgh Penguins0-0 No GamesVS Vegas Golden Knights0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better7-18, 28% -1291vs Team Under .50017-15, 53% 69Pittsburgh Penguins
Record as Road Favorite12-12, 50% -297Record as Home Underdog3-5, 38% -200Pittsburgh Penguins
After 1 or More Days Off21-26, 45% -3792After 1 or More Days Off26-20, 57% -1777Pittsburgh Penguins

PAST 30 DAYS

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDPittsburgh PenguinsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road0-1, 0% -100Record at Home1-1, 50% -45Pittsburgh Penguins
VS Pittsburgh Penguins0-0 No GamesVS Vegas Golden Knights0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better0-2, 0% -200vs Team .500 or Better0-2, 0% -200EVEN
Record as Road Favorite0-0 No GamesRecord as Home Underdog0-1, 0% -100Vegas Golden Knights
After 1 or More Days Off1-1, 50% -144After 1 or More Days Off2-1, 67% -52Pittsburgh Penguins

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDPittsburgh PenguinsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD14-14, 50% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME15-13, 54% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-0, 100% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-0, 100% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON19-12, 61% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home28-15, 65% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road29-14, 67% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 12-16, 43% -1497 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 10-18, 36% -948 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 0-1, 0% -100

MONEY LINE - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 12-16, 43% -681 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 13-15, 46% +-429 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 0-1, 0% -100 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 1-1, 50% -45

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 13-15, 46% -317 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 21-7, 75% + 1211 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 0-1, 0% -100 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 1-1, 50% -9

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