The New York Rangers will head to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins in this Metropolitan Division matchup. This will be the third time these two teams take the ice against each other, with the series currently tied 1-1.
The New York Rangers have won back-to-back games and are just one point back of Pittsburgh for second place. The Penguins ended their two-game losing streak with a big win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Last Game Records
Rangers
- Last Game: Won against the Buffalo Sabres 5-4.
- 42-19-3-2 overall record
Penguins
- Last Game: Won against the Detroit Red Wings 11-2.
- 40-17-4-6 overall record
Matchup Information
Rangers at Penguins Betting Analysis
New York Betting Analysis
The Rangers have gotten themselves into the mix for moving up in the Division. While they are still down a single point to the Penguins, they are just six points out of first place.
The Rangers’ offense has not been anything extraordinary. They are averaging 3.02 goals per game, which is 18th in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Rangers are averaging 3.6 goals per game. In their last five away games, the Rangers are averaging 3.4 goals per game.
Artemi Panarin has been the offensive leader for the Rangers all season. He has a team-high 75 points, scoring 17 goals and assisting on 58 others.
Mika Zibanejad is right behind him with 68 total points. He has recorded at least one point in seven of their last ten games.
Igor Shesterkin has been the main goaltender for the Rangers and the main reason for a lot of their success this season. He has a record of 31-9-2 and is giving up just 2.11 goals per game.
Pittsburgh Betting Analysis
The Penguins are holding onto that second-place spot by a hair. The good news is, a big win tonight could give them a decent cushion going forward.
The Penguins’ offense is electric. They are averaging 3.31 goals per game, which is ninth in the NHL.
In terms of goals per game, the Penguins scored 11 goals in their last game against the Red Wings, so we will skip that game to discuss their last five-game average. In their last five games, the Penguins are averaging 3.2 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Penguins are averaging 3.6 goals per game.
Sidney Crosby has passed Guentzel in the points category. Crosby now leads the team with 69 points and has recorded multiple points in five of their last ten games.
While Jake Guentzel has been passed for the lead in total points, he is right behind Crosby with 65 total points. He has recorded at least a single point in seven of their last ten games.
Tristan Jarry is the main goaltender for the Penguins. He has a record of 33-13-2 and is giving up 2.31 goals per game.
Updates
Ryan Strome is currently listed as questionable for the Rangers with a lower-body injury. Strome is their fourth-leading goal scorer and will be missed if he can not play.
The Penguins have not had to add anyone to their injury report in the last two weeks.
- The Rangers won their moneyline bet in six of their last ten games.
- New York was over the total goals in seven of their last ten games.
- The Penguins won their moneyline bet in six of their last ten games,
- Pittsburgh was over the total goals in six of their last ten games.
Rangers at Penguins Betting Preview
The NHL betting odds have the Penguins as the moneyline favorite. With that offense clicking so well in their last game, it is understandable.
The last time these two teams met in Pittsburgh, the Penguins were able to win the game 1-0. This is how tonight’s game should go as well, with the top-level play of their goaltenders.
The NHL expert picks will have the Penguins as the pick for tonight, and it is hard to argue with that. The Penguins have been dominant at home and playing solid hockey as of late.
Rangers at Penguins Betting Prediction
Bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins.
How to bet on Rangers at Penguins
If a bettor were to place a $100 bet on the Penguins’ moneyline, they would have odds around -165. If the bettor placed the bet at -165 and the Hurricanes were to win, the bettor would receive a payout of $160.61.
If a bettor were to place a $100 bet on the Rangers’ moneyline, they would have odds around +135. If the bettor placed the bet at +135 and the Capitals were to win, the bettor would receive a payout of $235.
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