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NHL Prop Bets: Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins (March 12, 2026)

The Pittsburgh Penguins (32-17-15) face the Vegas Golden Knights (29-22-14) at T-Mobile Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup.

  • The Penguins have a 39-25 Puck Line record this season, while the Golden Knights hold a record of 25-40.

The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at +110 and UNDER at -130.

  • The Penguins have a 32-29-3 O/U record this season (meaning 32 games have gone over the total points line, 29 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Golden Knights have a 32-29-4 O/U record.

Goals For Insights

  • The Penguins are averaging 3.38 goals per game this season (8th in the league). Comparatively, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.22 (13th).
  • Defensively, the Penguins are giving up 2.86 goals per game this season (7th in the league), while the Golden Knights are giving up an average of 3.09 goals (17th).

Shots

  • Looking at creating chances to score, Pittsburgh is averaging 29.3 shots per game this season (7th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Vegas is allowing its opposition 24.7 shots per game (3rd).
  • Flipping that script, the Penguins are allowing 27.3 shots per game (11th in the NHL), while the Golden Knights are averaging 28.5 shots (13th).

Power Play

  • Pittsburgh holds a power play percentage of 25.1%, ranking 5th in the league this season, while Vegas sits 3rd with 25.4% of its power play opportunities converted.

Penalty Kill %

  • On the opposite end, the Penguins have a penalty kill rate of 84.3% (ranked 2nd), compared to the Golden Knights at 81.5% (7th).

P1 Result

Pittsburgh is +215 to win the first period, while Vegas is +150.

  • Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
    Total Home Road Last 10
    Pittsburgh 29-18-17 15-7-10 13-11-6 4-3-3
    Vegas 16-27-22 7-14-10 9-13-12 1-3-6

To Go To Overtime

Thursday's matchup is +285 to go to overtime.

  • The Penguins have played in 20 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Golden Knights have appeared in 22.

To Go To a Shootout

  • The Penguins have played in 11 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Golden Knights have appeared in 7.

Last Time They Met

Pittsburgh recorded a 5-0 beatdown over Vegas at PPG Paints Arena when these teams last met on March 1. The Penguins have now won five straight at PPG Paints Arena against the Golden Knights.