Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Rangers vs. Penguins NHL Odds
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(56-18-7) New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (52-22-7)
Date: Monday, May 9th
Time: 7:07 PM ET
Venue: PPG Paints Arena
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Rangers -115 Penguins -105(Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: New York -1.5 +205/ Penguins +1.5 -255
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6
The New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins face off on Tuesday in an NHL showdown at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins currently sit with a 2-1 series lead, and have a great chance to move to 3-0 here.
On Saturday, the Penguins offense scored seven goals and that was enough to secure the three goal victory.
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers could have folded after their first game, after losing in triple overtime, but they bounced back in the second game with a victory. The Rangers very well could fold after giving up seven goals in the last game, and it’s going to be important that the Rangers play better defense in this game.
The Rangers have scored 251 goals while they have given up 205 goals. The Rangers offense is ranked 16th while their defense is ranked second. In this game they are going to need to try and jump out to a big lead.
Artemi Panarin has been the top player for the Rangers scoring 22 goals and adding 74 assists for 96 points.
Pittsburgh Penguins
On the other side of this matchup is the Pittsburgh Penguins and have followed up a win with a loss, and they need to play better in this game. In this game the Penguins need the offense to get out to a fast start.
The Penguins have scored 267 goals while they have given up 226 goals per game. They are ranked 11th in terms of goals while their defense is ranked 5th. In this game they are going to need to get goaltending.
Jake Guentzel has been the top player for the Penguins scoring 40 goals and adding 44 assists. Sidney Crosby is also having a strong season scoring 31 goals and adding another 53 assists for the season.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Penguins are 7-1 in their last 8 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
- Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 road games.
- Penguins are 1-5 in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games.
- Penguins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Free New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Prediction
The Penguins offense was strong in the last game, and it’s going to be no different in this game. Look for the Penguins to score five or six goals, and this game is going to get out of hand early. Back the Penguins on the puck line
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