Penguins vs Utah

Grade B+: Utah Moneyline (-143)

One hot streak can melt any midseason freeze

Sidney Crosby hopes to spark the Pens, currently mired in a three-game slide, as they travel west to battle the Mountain Men of Utah, who are in their own two-game skid but remain without a reliable top-six forward nursing a nagging injury. Both teams, well beyond the season’s midpoint, are looking to rack up points for a late playoff push, and Utah’s top defensive pairing has historically stifled Pittsburgh’s power play at home

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Grade B: Penguins Puckline (-221)

One breakaway could shift the balance tonight

Sid and the Pens back on track after dropping three of their last four, while Utah lean on their streaky goalie despite carrying a banged-up winger in the top six. Both rosters have surpassed the 41-game mark, tightening the playoff race and turning each matchup into a critical tilt. Historically, Pittsburgh’s captain has thrived against Utah’s back line, creating mismatches in key moments. We’re backing the Penguins on the Puck Line at -221, expecting them to exploit scoring opportunities with enough cushion to cover.

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