Pittsburgh Penguins vs Arizona Coyotes 1/8/2023 – Two struggling teams will face off in an exciting NHL battle that will take place at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. The Penguins are coming into this game riding a miserable six-game losing skid. The Coyotes are at the sixth spot in the Central Division and are coming into this game with a terrible four-game losing skid. Both teams are struggling to make ends meet and they need to make it past their opponents. The NHL betting predictions are updated online and the Penguins are predicted to win this game.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Arizona Coyotes 1/8/2023
When: Sunday, January 8, 7:00 PM ET
Where: Mullett Arena, Tempe, Arizona
TV: NHLPP
Stream: NHL.TV
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Arizona Coyotes 1/8/2023 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penguins | -1.5 (-104) | 6.65 o (-115) | -238 |  |
| Coyotes | +1.5 (-141) | 6.65 u (-105) | +185 | |
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— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 8, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 19-13-6 on the season and are trailing the Islanders. Pittsburgh lost their last game against the Golden Knights with a final score of 5-2. The Penguins have Casey DeSmith recorded 26 shots in total and the Penguins are giving up 3.24 goals per game. From the offensive end, they are scoring 3.05 per game. The Penguins are ranked at No. 18 in their powerplay opportunities.
Players to watch: Sidney Crosby C (G 20, A 25, PTS 45), Jake Guentzel LW (G 15, A 20, PTS 35), Evgeni Malkin C (G 12, A 22, PTS 34).
Arizona Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes are holding a 13-20-5 record on the season and are trailing the Blues. The Coyotes are ahead of the Blackhawks but are one of the worst teams in the league. Arizona lost their last game against the Blackhawks with a final score of 2-0. Arizona’s weak offense is scoring only 2.79 goals per game. From the defensive end, they are giving up a solid 3.66 goals per game. The Coyotes are ranked at No. 27 with their penalty kill.
Players to watch: Clayton Keller RW (G 14, A 22, PTS 36), Shayne Gostisbehere D (G 9, A 17, PTS 26), Lawson Crouse LW (G 14, A 8, PTS 22).
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Predictions
Trends
Penguins
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games.
Pittsburgh are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games.
Pirates are 9-0 SU in their last 9 games against Arizona.
Pittsburgh are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
Pittsburgh are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona.
Coyotes
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games.
Arizona are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona’s last 9 games at home.
Arizona is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona’s last 10 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Penguins vs Coyotes Betting Picks
The Penguins are coming into this game with the upper hand against the Coyotes and they are predicted to win. The latest NHL betting guide has predicted the Penguins to take out the Coyotes in this game.
Score Prediction: Penguins 3, Coyotes 2.
