PLAYOFF FORECAST

They have a 45.6% chance of getting past the first round of the playoffs. They have a 22.4% chance of getting past round 2. Their chances of then winning the East is 7.9%. They have 3.8% chance of winning the championship.

REGULAR SEASON RECAP

Their 44 regular season wins did not meet expectations. It was -2.2 below what oddsmakers' money line projected. The season went worse than expected. Home ice was not an advantage, at least not in terms of meeting expectations. They were OK on the road. They won 51.2% on the road which was as expected (52%). They won 23 at home and were expected to win 24.9.

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TEAM STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

Their record should be better. Since 10/3/2018 their average goal differential is +0.29 (includes playoff games) which ranks #8 in the league, but their rank based on points (per game) is #12. This is a relatively better road team than a home team. They are the #3 ranked team in goal differential in road games, vs #19 in home games.

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TEAM STATS AND BETTING RESULT GAMELOG

Below is a betting recap of all 82 regular games. Anyone who backed the Penguins in all of their games would be down -403 units. Against the puck line, they have delivered a +73 profit risking 100 units on each game (39-43 PL). The Penguins have lost against the puck line on the road, but at home they have turned a profit.