New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Picks & Predictions
The New York Rangers will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, with the Rangers holding a record of 43-19-14 and Pittsburgh at 29-27-9. The two
Game outlook
The New York Rangers will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, with the Rangers holding a record of 43-19-14 and Pittsburgh at 29-27-9. The two teams previously met this season with the Rangers coming out on top. The Rangers are the betting favorite with an opening line of -142, which has remained steady leading up to the 3 PM EST puck drop.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rangers -142 | Penguins +122
Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+178) | Penguins +1.5 (-211)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 59%.
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers faced a setback with a 6-3 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning despite having good offensive performances from Jack Roslovic, Artemi Panarin, and Braden Schneider. The team has shown consistency in scoring three or more goals in six of their last 10 games, ranking 10th in goals per game and 16th in shots per game. Panarin leads the team with 88 points and 36 goals, supported by Chris Kreider with 32 goals. Defensively, the Rangers rank fifth in goals against per game and 10th in shots against per game, with goaltender Igor Shesterkin boasting a record of 7-6. With a strong all-around team, the Rangers lead the Metropolitan Division and are poised for a successful playoff run. Their power ranking of 11 reflects their solid offensive and defensive performance this season, with a record of 43-19-4.