Winnipeg Jets at Pittsburgh Penguins Predictions & Betting Tips - Back Pens at Home
The Pittsburgh Penguins are tipped to extend their impressive start against the Winnipeg Jets, largely due to their explosive offense (18 goals in 3 games) and a beneficial schedule. The main bet is for Pittsburgh to win, capitalizing on home ice and a rest advantage as Winnipeg arrives on the second night of a back-to-back. Prop bets include Kyle Connor as an anytime goalscorer—he's been prolific so far—and Evgeni Malkin to record a point, reflecting his strong early form. The Jets' strong power play can't offset tough scheduling tonight.
- Pittsburgh Penguins favored due to high scoring and rest edge.
- Kyle Connor backed to score anytime; key in Jets' offense.
- Evgeni Malkin likely to record at least 1 point for Penguins.
Winnipeg Jets at Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Tips
Pittsburgh are backed to continue their strong start against Winnipeg, with Kyle Connor and Evgeni Malkin providing our two player prop selections.
- Winnipeg Jets at Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Tips
- Kyle Connor Anytime Goalscorer
- Evgeni Malkin To Record A Point
- Winnipeg Jets Form
- Pittsburgh Penguins Form
Pittsburgh have come flying out offensively, scoring 18 goals across their opening three games, including seven against Philadelphia and six against Montreal and the Penguins also have an important scheduling advantage here.
Winnipeg beat Detroit 3-2 on Sunday and now travel straight to Pittsburgh for the second half of a road back-to-back, while the Penguins haven't played since Saturday so that makes Pittsburgh to win our main selection.
Kyle Connor Anytime Goalscorer
We're staying with a red-hot Kyle Connor to score despite backing Pittsburgh for the victory. Connor scored twice and added an assist against Detroit and has already found the net three times through Winnipeg's opening two games.
Winnipeg's power play has also started the season 4-for-7, with Connor heavily involved on the top unit.
There is some matchup history here too. Connor scored twice against Pittsburgh in a 5-2 Winnipeg victory last season.
Evgeni Malkin To Record A Point
Evgeni Malkin has wasted absolutely no time getting involved this season with the veteran netting two goals and two assists through Pittsburgh's first three games, giving him four points already.
With Pittsburgh scoring freely and facing a Winnipeg team playing for the second consecutive night, Malkin to record at least one point looks like the best Penguins player prop.
Winnipeg Jets Form
Winnipeg responded to their overtime defeat against Boston by beating Detroit 3-2. Connor was the star with two goals and an assist, while Cole Perfetti recorded three points and Josh Morrissey added two assists.
The power play was particularly impressive, scoring three times against Detroit and improving to 4-for-7 through the opening two games.
The concern tonight is the schedule, with the Jets travelling to Pittsburgh immediately after Sunday's game.
Pittsburgh Penguins Form
Pittsburgh have started the season 2-0-1 and their offence has immediately caught fire. The Penguins have scored 18 goals in three games, highlighted by a 7-0 win over Philadelphia and a wild 6-5 overtime victory against Montreal.
Malkin has been right in the middle of that production with four points, while Pittsburgh now have the benefit of a rest advantage against a Jets team playing on consecutive nights.
Verdict
Pittsburgh to win is the main bet, with the schedule and their explosive start giving the Penguins the edge. We're also taking Kyle Connor anytime goalscorer and Evgeni Malkin to record 1+ point.
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Ryan is an Australian sports content writer, producing insights and analysis for NRL, AFL and Basketball. He is also our YouTube host and presenter, can be found on Bets.com.au and is also a co-founder of The Sport Cap and The Basketball Fix.
From humble beginnings in Western Sydney growing up playing and refereeing Rugby League to running European wide Australian Rules Football tournaments there is a mountain of experience in between.
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