Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The Vegas Golden Knights are battling for the top spot in the Pacific Division and continue to accumulate points on home ice. They have been highly adaptable, securing victories through solid defensive play and efficient finishing. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins are enduring a disastrous season—sitting third from the bottom in the Eastern Conference with virtually no playoff hopes remaining.
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights have been on a great run, winning three games in a row. They confidently defeated strong opponents in the New Jersey Devils (2:0) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (5:2), and won a high-scoring affair against the Chicago Blackhawks (7:5). Jack Eichel contributed 1+4 over this stretch, while Noah Hanifin extended his point streak to four games (2+5). The Knights’ are dominant at home, collecting 77% of available points—third-best in the NHL. Offensively, they rank seventh in the league with an average of 3.34 goals per game.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins’ season has been nothing short of disastrous, and their away form is particularly poor. They have lost their last three road games, conceding an average of 4.33 goals per match. The Penguins have struggled massively in net, with their goaltenders posting a subpar save percentage of just 89.5%. With only 39% of available points won on the road (26th in the NHL), they look unlikely to reverse their fortunes against the Golden Knights.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
With the Vegas Golden Knights in top form and the Pittsburgh Penguins struggling badly on the road, the hosts should control this game. Given the Penguins' defensive frailties and the Golden Knights’ home dominance, this combo bet looks like the best option.
