The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the most storied franchises of the non-Original Six teams in the NHL. The Pens, who were founded in 1967 as one in a group of the first six expansion teams, have won five Stanley Cups. That mark places them sixth overall for NHL championship titles and tied for first among all expansion teams. With their Stanley Cup wins in 2016 and 2017, captain Sidney Crosby and the Penguins became the first back-to-back champions in 19 years and the first team to do so since the introduction of the NHL salary cap. The Penguins have made the playoffs for the last 12 seasons, making this team one of the best over the last decade and a threat to win a game every night.

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In any sport, there are only so many superstars to go around. The Penguins have been lucky enough to have one for the last 30 years. First, it was Mario Lemieux from 1984-2005. Then, it was Sidney Crosby from 2005 to today.

Crosby is surrounded with talent this season as well. Evgeni Malkin leads the team in points, while Phil Kessel leads in goals scored. Veterans Kris Letang and Jamie Oleksiak anchor the defense, while Matt Murray gets the bulk of the work in goal.

The Penguins, with many long playoff runs, have formed some intense rivalries, especially with teams within the Metropolitan Division — like the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers. They are also one of two teams from the state of Pennsylvania — the other being the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Penguins have had a winning record for the last 12 seasons, which has included three Stanley Cup victories.

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Pittsburgh Penguins Regular Season Schedule

The NHL regular season generally runs from October to April, with each team including the Penguins playing 82 games. Each team plays either four or five games against the other teams in its division as well as playing all non-divisional teams in their own conference three times. The remaining games of the season are inter-conference play, allowing every team in the league to play every other team twice.

The Penguins will play seven Saturday night home games this season. This is prime time in the NHL, making the Pens a tough opponent on home ice.

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Pittsburgh Penguins Standings

The Penguins are one of eight teams in the Metropolitan Division and one of 16 in the Eastern Conference. These standings help bettors pick out the Penguins’ overall position from the league’s other 30 teams. It also offers other interesting statistics like Pittsburgh’s record at home and on the road.

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Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Tips

The Penguins might be playing a division rival tonight. Are they going to win and is there any value in betting on them? Just because the Pens might win the game, it doesn't mean it was worth the risk wagering on the team considering the odds. There's more to gambling than just picking winners. You have to wisely manage your bankroll.

The Penguins got off to a slow start to begin the season. Look for them to perform better as the season progresses. Also, the Pens always seem to play well on special teams, ranking in the Top 10 on the power play and when a man short.

Here are some of the most important stats and trends to look for when deciding on your wagers:

  • Team record at PPG Paints Arena or on the road.
  • Team record against today's opponent this season and historically.
  • Team record against a division rival or non-conference opponent.
  • Player injuries or suspensions, especially to the elite play-makers.
  • How many games has the team played in consecutive days.
  • Current streak, whether it's winning or losing.
  • Team record in last 10 games or this month.
  • Who is starting in goal tonight for each team.

All of these options will help a bettor make an educated decision on whether to "play" the Penguins in their next game or not.

Obviously, there are no sure things in the world of gambling. But if the Penguins are on a six-game homestand and they're playing a team with a poor road record, it's a good bet to pick the Penguins.

There are three basic bets offered on all NHL games at online sites like Bovada — the money line, puck line and over/under totals.

Money line

Money line betting is simply wagering on the contest based on a given price rather than a point spread. The team wagered on has to win the game outright, regardless of the score.

Let's use this game as an example for money line betting: The Pittsburgh Penguins (+110) are on the road to take on the Washington Capitals (-130).

So, what do the numbers mean after the team names? First of all, if there is a minus sign in front of a number (-130), that is how much a bettor must wager to win $100. If there is a plus sign in front of a number (+110), that is how much profit a bettor makes on a $100 wager.

For example, a bettor has to wager $130 on Washington to earn a $100 profit and a $230 total return. A bettor has to wager $100 on Pittsburgh to earn a profit of $110 and a $210 total return.

Puck line

NHL puck line betting is a point spread where the line is fixed at +/- 1.5. It works as an advantage for the game's underdog by leveling the playing field between both teams. The underdog can still lose the game by a goal but win the puck line bet.

Over/under totals

A total, or over/under, bet is a wager on the total number of goals scored by both teams in a game. Oddsmakers set the mark and the bettor decides if the total will be over or under the betting line.

Online sites also offer proposition bets on each game, which include predicting the score after each period, how many goals a certain team will win by, alternative puck lines, and many more.

There's also future betting on whether the Pens will win the Eastern Conference or the Stanley Cup. Even though future odds change throughout the season and playoffs, your odds are fixed when you make your bet on Pittsburgh.

See below the top sportsbooks where you can wager online and choose the best one for you:

 

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