The number that jumps off the page right away is 4-0. The Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a four-game losing run in emphatic style last start, shutting out the Florida Panthers 4-0 on home ice at PPG Paints Arena. They back up at the same venue this Sun, 25 Oct, 10:00 am AEDT to host the Nashville Predators in a big Sunday morning contest.
Both teams enter with nine points on the season ladder, making this a pivotal cross-conference clash. Check out our latest nhl picks as we dive straight into the numbers for this matchup.
Who Takes The Two Points?
The numbers say Pittsburgh rates a real chance to claim back-to-back wins. The Penguins carry a 4-6-1 record (9 points, ranked 24th) and are coming off that dominant 4-0 home victory. Evgeni Malkin has been leading the front line with 6 goals and 3 assists, while defender Erik Karlsson tops their total point tally with 1 goal and 10 assists. Their 51.6% Corsi rating gives them a big tick for shot control, and their power play is operating at a solid 21.21%.
Nashville heads into Pittsburgh coming off a tough 0-6 road defeat against the Boston Bruins. The Predators sit 26th on the ladder with a 3-3-3 record (9 points). Steven Stamkos leads their point production with 4 goals and 6 assists, and their power play is lethal at 28.57%. However, generating overall scoring has been a struggle, averaging just 2.2 goals per game across their past five outings. Head-to-head betting sees Pittsburgh priced at 1.70 and Nashville at 2.15.
Tipped at $1.70 · . Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.
Head-to-head context
Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.
Leading scorers
Season goals and assists.
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | G-A |
|---|---|
| Erik KarlssonD | 3G 16A |
| Evgeni MalkinC | 6G 11A |
| Thomas NovakC | 7G 7A |
Nashville Predators
| Player | G-A |
|---|---|
| Filip ForsbergC | 7G 15A |
| Roman JosiD | 2G 20A |
| Steven StamkosC | 11G 9A |
Puck Line Angle
On the puck line market, Pittsburgh is laying -1.5 goals at 2.60, while Nashville receives a +1.5 start at 1.45. Across their last five overall games, Pittsburgh has averaged 3.0 goals for and 4.2 against, posting an overall average win margin of 4 goals in their victories across that sample.
Nashville's past five overall matches have yielded 2.2 goals scored and 3.8 conceded per game, carrying an overall average loss margin of 2.8 goals. The goal start gives Nashville extra insurance, but Pittsburgh's defensive rebound last start makes the home line attractive.
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Total Goals Breakdown
The total line stands at 6.5 goals, with the Over paying 1.90 and the Under sitting at 1.83. Pittsburgh's past five overall games have produced high scores, averaging 7.2 combined goals per game (3.0 for, 4.2 against).
Nashville's overall five-game window tells a tighter story, averaging 6.0 combined goals per game (2.2 for, 3.8 against). Coming off a game where they were held scoreless, the Under at 1.83 rates a real chance if defensive discipline stays at the forefront.
Tipped at $1.83 · . Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.
Total goals
Combined score from recent completed games · marker shows live line 6.5.
Hit rate vs 6.5
Season scoring rates per game. Marker is the live total of 6.5.
Same Game Multi Options
Same Game Multi markets are active for Sunday's clash. Featured combinations on the board include Predators to win, each team over 1.5 goals & Steven Stamkos to score a goal at 5.75, alongside Penguins to win, Over 6.5 goals & Evgeni Malkin to score a goal at 6.25.