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Penguins vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Vegas Predicted to Win Friday's NHL Matchup [3/7/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Friday's Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vegas Golden Knights matchup.
The Vegas Golden Knights and Pittsburgh Penguins will meet in the NHL at T-Mobile Arena on Friday, with puck drop at 10:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Golden Knights as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Pittsburgh-Vegas game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Golden Knights' chance of winning is 66%, while the Penguins' is 34%."
For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Penguins vs. Golden Knights predictions page.
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Penguins vs. Penguins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NHL matchup between the Penguins and Golden Knights 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Golden Knights a 66% chance of defeating the Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying under.
Penguins vs. Golden Knights Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-118) | -1.5 (+110) |
| Moneyline | +200 | -230 |
| Total | o6.5 (-110) | u6.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Our model's strongest edge in today's Penguins vs. Golden Knights matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Penguins vs. Golden Knights Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs. Golden Knights?
According to our model, Vegas' Jack Eichel is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Golden Knights.
Our projections give Eichel a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Golden Knights star is a 40.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 6.5% |
| Rickard Rakell | 5.3% |
| Bryan Rust | 5.2% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 7.6% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 6.7% |
| Tomas Hertl | 6.2% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 32.4% |
| Bryan Rust | 28.4% |
| Rickard Rakell | 26.9% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 40.0% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 35.0% |
| Tomas Hertl | 33.9% |
Penguins vs. Golden Knights Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's matchup between the Golden Knights and Penguins at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Penguins vs. Golden Knights matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Pittsburgh vs. Vegas picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Penguins vs. Golden Knights insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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