Penguins lineup today: Pittsburgh’s projected lineup for game against the Colorado Avalanche | Dec. 10, 2024

Tonight, the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to make it two straight as they face off with the Colorado Avalanche at home. While the team is still in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division, the Penguins have won four of their last five heading into tonight's game.

They sit tied with the Philadelphia Flyers, who also have 28 points, putting them just one point behind the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders. Pittsburgh could move into fourth place with a win tonight, depending on how things go for the Flyers and the Islanders.

Heading into tonight's game, the team is reporting a clean bill of health with the exception of Philip Tomasino, who is expected to be a game-time decision.

Pittsburgh Penguins projected lines

Forwards:

1. LW Rickard Rakell - C Sidney Crosby - RW Bryan Rust
2. LW Drew O'Connor - C Evgeni Malkin - RW Cody Glass
3. LW Michael Bunting - C Blake Lizotte - RW Jesse Puljujarvi
4. LW Kevin Hayes - C Noel Acciari - RW Anthony Beauvillier

Defensive Pairings:

1. Marcus Pettersson - Kris Letang
2. Owen Pickering - Erik Karlsson
3. Ryan Graves - Matt Grzelcyk

Goalies:

• Tristan Jarry
• Alex Nedeljkovic

Powerplay:

1. Rickard Rakell, Sidney Crosby, Kevin Hayes, Matt Grzelcyk, Kris Letang
2. Michael Bunting, Cody Glass, Bryan Rust, Erik Karlsson, Evgeni Malkin

Penalty Kill:

1. Noel Acciari, Rickard Rakell, Marcus Pettersson, Kris Letang
2. Blake Lizotte, Drew O'Connor, Matt Grzelcyk, Ryan Shea

Looking at the odds for tonight's Penguins vs Avalanche games, as well as upcoming games on Pittsburgh's schedule

Heading into tonight's game between the Penguins and the Avalanche, Colorado is sitting as a slight betting favorite despite Pittsburgh's recent hot streak. On FanDuel, Colorado is a -166 favorite, while on the flip side, the Penguins are +138 underdogs.

Meanwhile, on DraftKings, Colorado is a -166 favorite. However, Pittsburgh is a +140 underdog, meaning it would take a $166 bet on Colorado as the favorite to win $100, while a $100 bet on Pittsburgh could win $140.

Following tonight's game, Pittsburgh will hit the road for a game against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, followed by a game against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

From there, the team will head home to host the Los Angeles Kings on Dec. 17 before hitting the road for a two-game stretch with games against the Predators and Devils to close the week.