Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/23/25
The Penguins and Panthers are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers will host the game at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Panthers are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Penguins.
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5
This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 23rd.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:
- Based on our analysis, we foresee the Panthers winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- The Panthers should also cover at -1.5
Can Pittsburgh Secure a Road Victory?
Pittsburgh improved to 29-32-10 with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.
Sidney Crosby scored Pittsburgh’s first two goals, and Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept the Canadiens off the board until the 3rd period.
Sidney Crosby led the way for Pittsburgh in their 3-1 win over Montreal, scoring twice on three shots. Blake Lizotte added his second goal of the season, finding the net on his only shot, with his goal coming on an empty net with 45 seconds left in the game.
The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and scored their second goal on a power play. They recorded 14 giveaways and scored in each period, with Crosby’s first goal coming at 4:03 in the first period.
Defensively, the Penguins will look to continue their strong play from their previous game, where they gave up just one goal to Montreal. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, posting a 96.2% save percentage. The Penguins’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks.
Will the Panthers Find a Way to Win at Home?
Florida improved to 42-25-3 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.
All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. They led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal at 17:28 in the third period put the Panthers ahead for good. Sam Reinhart added an empty-net goal with 1:00 left to seal the win.
Florida’s offense fired 25 shots on goal and scored four times in their recent 4-2 win over Dallas. A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th on an empty net. The Panthers opened the scoring with Evan Rodrigues’ 3rd goal of the season, followed by Matthew Tkachuk’s 3rd, which came on a power play.
Carolina had 16 giveaways and scored twice in the third period, including Greer’s goal at 17:28 and Reinhart’s empty-netter with 1:00 left. The Panthers had six assists, with Aleksander Barkov picking up his 6th of the year.
After allowing two goals in the second period, the Panthers’ defense locked things down in the third, helping secure a 4-2 victory over the Stars. Spencer Knight finished with 23 saves and a 92% save percentage, while the defense recorded 8 takeaways and 22 hits.