How to Pick the Utah Hockey Club vs. Penguins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 23

Published 12:50 am Saturday, November 23, 2024

Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Saturday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Utah Hockey Club and the Pittsburgh Penguins features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this contest.

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Utah Hockey Club vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • This season, Utah games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal total seven times.
  • There have been 11 Pittsburgh games with over 6.5 goals this season.
  • The total for this game (6.5) is 1.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Utah Hockey Club (2.58) and the Penguins (2.59).
  • This game’s total is 0.7 less than the 7.2 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Utah Hockey Club Moneyline: -135

  • The Utah Hockey Club are 3-4 when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • Utah is 1-2 (winning only 33.3% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter.
  • Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Utah Hockey Club’s implied win probability is 57.4%.

Penguins Moneyline: +114

  • In 15 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Pittsburgh has secured the upset twice.
  • When the Penguins’ moneyline odds are +114 or longer, they have won two games in 13 opportunities.
  • Pittsburgh’s implied probability to win this matchup is 46.7% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Utah 3

Utah Hockey Club Points Leaders

  • Clayton Keller has been critical to Utah’s offense this season, putting up 16 points in 19 games.
  • Dylan Guenther is another of Utah’s top contributors currently with 14 total points (seven goals and seven assists) to his name.
  • Utah’s offensive effort is aided by Nick Schmaltz’s 14 points. He’s contributed 13 assists.
  • Connor Ingram (6-4-3) has a 3.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .871 for Utah.

Penguins Points Leaders

  • Evgeni Malkin has totaled five goals (0.2 per game) and collected 15 assists (0.7 per game), averaging 2.2 shots per game and shooting 10.4%. That makes him among the leaders for Pittsburgh with 20 total points (0.9 per game).
  • Sidney Crosby’s 20 points this season, including seven goals and 13 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Pittsburgh.
  • Rickard Rakell has scored seven goals and contributed five assists for Pittsburgh, giving him a point total of 12.
  • Pittsburgh’s Alex Nedeljkovic is 3-3-3 this season, collecting 248 saves and permitting 32 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .886 save percentage (49th in the league).

Utah Hockey Club’s Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/15/2024 Golden Knights L 4-2 Home +107
11/18/2024 Capitals L 6-2 Home -119
11/21/2024 Bruins L 1-0 Away +118
11/23/2024 Penguins Away -135
11/24/2024 Maple Leafs Away
11/26/2024 Canadiens Away
11/29/2024 Oilers Home

Penguins’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/16/2024 Sharks W 4-3 Home -210
11/19/2024 Lightning L 3-2 Home +139
11/22/2024 Jets L 4-1 Home +159
11/23/2024 Utah Hockey Club Home +114
11/27/2024 Canucks Home
11/29/2024 Bruins Away
11/30/2024 Flames Home

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Utah vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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