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Highly Anticipated Rematch Between Pittsburgh Penguins and Utah Hockey Club Set for Wednesday Night in Salt Lake City, Utah

The upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday, January 29 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT is highly anticipated. The Hockey Club previously defeated the Penguins with a score of 6-1 in November. In this cross-conference battle, Utah is currently the favorite with a betting line of -145 that has remained unchanged. We look forward to seeing how this matchup unfolds and consider it one of our NHL picks for Wednesday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Penguins +129 | Jazz -145
• Spread: Penguins +1.5 (-210) | Jazz -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 59%.

Pittsburgh vs Utah Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have struggled in their recent games, going 2-7-0 in their last nine overall. They have lost their last three games, including defeats at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks, Seattle Kraken, and San Jose Sharks. Despite outshooting the Sharks and getting goals from Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust, they fell short as road favorites. Alex Nedeljkovic and Joel Blomqvist have been the goaltenders for the team, with the Pens allowing 3.60 goals per game and scoring 2.88 goals in return. With a power ranking of 9, the Penguins are ranked 17th in offense, 31st in defense, and have a season record of 20-23-8.

Utah Jazz Analysis

The Utah Hockey Club has recently struggled after a series of victories, losing consecutive games against the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators. Despite outshooting the Senators, Utah was unable to capitalize on the man advantage and ultimately fell short. Goalie Karel Vejmelka has posted solid numbers this season, while the team ranks 14th in goals allowed and 21st in goals scored in the NHL. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz has a power ranking of 13 and ranks 21st in offense and 18th in defense. They currently have a record of 21-21-7, with Pittsburgh winning 2 out of their last 3 matchups.

Penguins Face Tough Challenge Against Defensive Strong Utah in Malkin's Absence

Evgeni Malkin's recent injury has had a significant impact on the offensive capabilities of the Penguins. Conversely, Utah is currently without winger Dylan Guenther. While Pittsburgh has struggled defensively this season, Utah has shown greater strength in this area. As the Penguins conclude a seven-game road trip in Salt Lake City, I predict that the Hockey Club will ultimately outlast them. Pittsburgh's offensive struggles, with only one goal scored in four of their past five games, make it difficult to have confidence in their performance. Although Utah has had moments of inconsistency, their defense has proven to be reliable throughout most of the season. Connor Ingram is expected to start in goal for Utah, boasting a 2-2-0 record in January with a 2.53 GAA and a .908 save percentage.

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