The Panthers will play the Penguins on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 3:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Learn more about NHL Betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain money line, total and puck line bets. Plus, a great discussion about exotic bets like NHL parlays and props.
| Bonus | |
|---|---|
 #1 BetMGMREVIEW | New Customers - Bet $10, Get $150 in Bonus Bets If You Win Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days One new customer offer/Add'l Terms Bet Now 21+ Playable in PA only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER |
 #2 BetRiversREVIEW | New Customers - 2nd Chance Bet up to $500 - Code: SPORTS Bet Now 21+ Playable in PA only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER |
Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Florida Panthers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, April 5th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Florida Panthers now have a 85.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Pittsburgh Penguins starting this game with a 94.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Florida Panthers - The Florida Panthers start this game with a 16-21-0 record as an away team, ranking them 9th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Florida Panthers rank 2nd for away team losses.
- Home Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pittsburgh Penguins head to the first puck drop with a 19-12-8 record as a home team, putting them 8th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 8th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Florida Panthers rank 17th (228) for goals scored. The Pittsburgh Penguins currently sit 3rd (275) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Florida Panthers rank 5th (257) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Pittsburgh Penguins have allowed 248 goals this season, resulting in a 7th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Florida Panthers have a 5-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Pittsburgh Penguins sporting a 3-10 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Florida Panthers have a 37-36-3 record and the Pittsburgh Penguins hold a 39-22-16 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! Witness the battle between the Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins... NHL teams seek highest point totals for best playoff seeds... Florida has 37 wins, while Pittsburgh has 39 wins... Florida has a 0.487 win percentage with 77 points... Pittsburgh has a 0.506 win percentage with 94 points... Behold the standings below for each team.
For those who dare to wager, the tables below reveal the best bets... Check out the moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets for this match... (Bet on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM)... Will the Panthers cast a spell and triumph over the Penguins' icy fortress?... Or will the Penguins soar high and snatch victory from the Panthers' claws?... Only time will tell in this epic clash of hockey titans.
Prepare yourselves for a magical showdown on Sunday, April 5th... As the Panthers and Penguins battle for glory on the frozen battleground... Let the puck fly, let the goals rain, and let the wizards of the ice showcase their skills... (May the best team prevail)... So gather round, hockey fans, and witness the spectacle unfold before your very eyes... Florida versus Pittsburgh, a clash of titans not to be missed!
Best Panthers at Penguins Odds
| Underdog Florida Panthers | Favorite Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|
| Over | Under |
|---|---|
| Underdog Florida Panthers | Favorite Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|
Matchup Odds FAQs
The Pittsburgh Penguins are the -235 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Florida Panthers are the +205 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 6.5 -121 goals at BetRivers, which means you risk $121 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 +115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $115 betting the under.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are -1.5 +100 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Florida Panthers are +1.5 -120 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
|
Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Panthers
Penguins
4/05/26 3:08pm EDT | +190-235 |
- Florida Panthers bettors risk $100 to win $190 at +190 odds. The implied probability for Florida Panthers is 34.48%.
- Pittsburgh Penguins bettors risk $100 to win $42.55 at -235 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Penguins is 70.15%.
Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
|
|---|---|
Panthers
Penguins
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/05/26 3:08pm EDT | Yes -220No +160Bet |
Panthers
Total Goals
FLA at PIT 4/05/26 3:08pm EDT | 2.5 o -1252.5 u -110Bet |
Penguins
Total Goals
FLA at PIT 4/05/26 3:08pm EDT | 4 o -1154 u -120Bet |
Bryan Rust
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at PIT 4/05/26 3:08pm EDT | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Matthew Tkachuk
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at PIT 4/05/26 3:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Rickard Rakell
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at PIT 4/05/26 3:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Sidney Crosby
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at PIT 4/05/26 3:08pm EDT | Yes +4500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x - Pittsburgh Penguins | 79 | 41 | 22 | 16 | 0.519 | 98 | 38 | 285 | 252 | +33.0 | 20-12-8 | 21-10-8 | 3-10 | 6-4-0 | W3 |
| e - Florida Panthers | 79 | 37 | 38 | 4 | 0.468 | 78 | 32 | 234 | 271 | -37.0 | 21-15-3 | 16-23-1 | 5-2 | 3-6-1 | L1 |
Florida Panthers & Pittsburgh Penguins Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Florida Panthers Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Florida Panthers YR: futures available
Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
|---|---|---|
| Penguins | +2200 Bet | +2800 Bet |
Florida Panthers & Pittsburgh Penguins Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Game
-
Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, April 5th, 2026 at 3:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
-
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
-
Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game.
-
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other April 5, 2026 NHL Games
- Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings - 4/05/26 1:05pm EDT
- Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers - 4/05/26 3:38pm EDT
- Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators - 4/05/26 5:08pm EDT
- New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens - 4/05/26 7:08pm EDT
- Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers - 4/05/26 7:08pm EDT
- St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche - 4/05/26 9:38pm EDT