Predators vs Penguins

Penguins Look to Defend the Igloo Against Struggling Predators

Grade B: Penguins Moneyline (+101)

The Penguins, despite a rough stretch, return home to host a Predators squad that has dropped three straight. Pittsburgh still relies on its veteran core, with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin leading the charge, but defensive lapses have plagued them in recent games. Meanwhile, Nashville’s offense has been inconsistent, and with Filip Forsberg battling through injury concerns, their ability to keep pace with the Pens could be in doubt. Although both teams are outside the playoff picture, Pittsburgh’s home-ice advantage, combined with a history of success against the Preds, makes them the smart pick to pull out a much-needed win.

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Penguins Ready to Pounce on Struggling Predators

Grade B: Penguins Puckline -1.5 (-239)

The Penguins, looking to start a winning streak, return to home ice where they’ve had better success against struggling teams like the Predators. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin continue to be the backbone of Pittsburgh’s offense, and they’ll have a prime opportunity to capitalize on a Nashville squad that has lost three in a row and allowed 22 goals in their last 5 games. Pittsburgh’s goaltending has been up and down, but against a weak Nashville attack, they should have enough firepower to control the game and cover the puck line in a decisive home win.

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