Looking for expert NHL player prop predictions for Oct 16, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Avs vs Penguins matchup so you can make smarter picks today.
Avs Preview:
Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Avs players:
- Nathan MacKinnon has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 40% of his Last 5 Games & 50% of his Last 10 Games.
- Martin Necas has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 30% of his Last 10 Games.
Penguins Preview:
Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Penguins players:
- Bryan Rust has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 40% of his Last 5 Games & 30% of his Last 10 Games.
- Erik Karlsson has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 30% of his Last 10 Games.
Roster Outlook
| Avs | Penguins |
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| Starting Goalie | Starting Goalie |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Arturs Silovs |
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| Line 2 | Line 2 |
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| Line 3 | Line 3 |
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| Defense Pairs | Defense Pairs |
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| Injury Report | Injury Report |
| Logan OConnor (IR-LT) Zachary LHeureux (DAY-TO-DAY) Nicolas Roy (DAY-TO-DAY) |
Trevor van Riemsdyk (IR) |
Avs
| Starting Goalie |
| Mackenzie Blackwood |
| Line 1 |
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| Line 2 |
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| Line 3 |
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| Line 4 |
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| Defense Pairs |
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| Injury Report |
| Logan OConnor (IR-LT) Zachary LHeureux (DAY-TO-DAY) Nicolas Roy (DAY-TO-DAY) |
Penguins
| Starting Goalie |
| Arturs Silovs |
| Line 1 |
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| Line 2 |
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| Line 3 |
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| Defense Pairs |
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| Injury Report |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk (IR) |
Recent Form
Avs
Last 5 Games (2-3)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | vs DAL | L | 2-3 |
| Oct 13 | vs DAL | W | 3-2 |
| Oct 10 | vs TOR | L | 3-6 |
| Oct 8 | vs CGY | W | 7-3 |
| Oct 7 | vs WPG | L | 2-3 |
Penguins
Last 5 Games (1-4)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | vs CHI | L | 3-5 |
| Oct 10 | vs DAL | W | 2-1 |
| Oct 9 | vs CBJ | L | 2-3 |
| Oct 7 | vs WSH | L | 3-5 |
| Oct 5 | vs WPG | L | 2-3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best player prop bets for Avs vs Penguins?
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Nathan MacKinnon from Avs has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 40% of his Last 5 Games & 50% of his Last 10 Games.
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Bryan Rust from Penguins has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 40% of his Last 5 Games & 30% of his Last 10 Games.
What time does Avs vs Penguins start?
The game is scheduled for 10/16/2026, 9:00:00 PM.
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