NHL Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vegas Golden Knights (November 3, 2026)
The Vegas Golden Knights (9-5-2) face the Pittsburgh Penguins (5-7-2) at PPG Paints Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Tuesday's matchup. The Golden Knights opened as favorites, but the Penguins have since moved into favoritism at -112 to win and +225 to cover the -1.5 puck line. The Golden Knights are -278 to cover the +1.5 puck line.
- The Golden Knights have a 6-10 Puck Line record this season, while the Penguins hold a record of 8-6.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -120 and UNDER at +100.
- The Golden Knights have a 10-5-1 O/U record this season (meaning 10 games have gone over the total points line, five have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Penguins have a 9-5-0 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Golden Knights are averaging 3.38 goals per game this season (12th in the league). Comparatively, the Penguins are averaging 3.29 (T13th).
- Defensively, the Golden Knights are giving up 2.88 goals per game this season (8th in the league), while the Penguins are giving up an average of 3.43 goals (T23rd).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Vegas is averaging 28.8 shots per game this season (8th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Pittsburgh is allowing its opposition 28.0 shots per game (20th).
- Flipping that script, the Golden Knights are allowing 25.7 shots per game (9th in the NHL), while the Penguins are averaging 28.2 shots (10th).
Power Play
- Vegas holds a power play percentage of 27.7%, ranking 7th in the league this season, while Pittsburgh sits 16th with 21.1% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Golden Knights have a penalty kill rate of just 70.0% (ranked T26th), compared to the Penguins at 85.7% (6th).
P1 Result
Vegas is +185 to win the first period, while Pittsburgh is +165.
- Here are their first period records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas | 5-6-5 | 3-2-4 | 2-4-1 | 3-3-4 |
| Pittsburgh | 3-7-4 | 1-2-3 | 2-5-1 | 2-6-2 |
To Go To Overtime
Tuesday's matchup is +290 to go to overtime.
- The Golden Knights have played in 4 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Penguins have appeared in 5.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Golden Knights have played in 2 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Penguins have also appeared in 2.
Last Time They Met
Vegas recorded a 6-2 beatdown over Pittsburgh at T-Mobile Arena when these teams last met on October 17. Mark Stone led the way to that result, recording 1 goal and 2 assists. The Golden Knights have now won five straight at T-Mobile Arena against the Penguins.
