Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vegas Golden Knights

Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 PM ET Game 17081087
Pittsburgh Penguins
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Pittsburgh Penguins
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Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights
Game Analysis

The Vegas Golden Knights enter this matchup with a strong 7-2 record, while the Pittsburgh Penguins sit at 3-4. Vegas is clearly the favorite at home, with a moneyline of -238, meaning you’d need to bet $238 to win $100. On the other side, Pittsburgh’s underdog moneyline is +195, so a $100 bet would yield $195 if they pull off the upset.

Looking at the spread, Vegas is favored by 1.5 goals at 105 odds. This means if you bet on Vegas, they need to win by at least two goals for you to cash the bet. Pittsburgh’s spread is +1.5 at -125, so a bet on the Penguins wins if they lose by one goal, tie, or win the game outright.

The total is set at 6.5 goals, with the over priced at -115 and the under at -105. This suggests the sportsbook expects a moderately high-scoring game but sees a slight edge on the under.

Vegas’s solid record and home advantage support their favorite status. However, the Penguins’ +1.5 spread at -125 offers some cushion if the game stays close. Betting on Pittsburgh to cover could be appealing if you expect a tight contest.

Overall, if you believe Vegas will win comfortably, the home spread is a good play. If you expect a close game, the Penguins’ spread or moneyline might offer value. The total leans slightly toward fewer than seven goals, so under could be a safer option.

Analysis updated October 17, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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