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(31-21-5) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New Jersey Devils (23-28-5)
Date: Tuesday, February 19th
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: NJ +108 | Penguins -130
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: OFF
NHL Betting Total: 6.5
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have won three of their last four outings, overall. Most importantly, they were able to rebound from a one goal loss to the Calgary Flames in their last outing by posting six goals versus the struggling New York Rangers to pick up the victory.
The New Jersey Devils find themselves in last place within the Metropolitan division at this point in the season. However, they are winners of three of their last five games while also winning two straight games after beating the Buffalo Sabres in a high-scoring affair.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins have scored 21 goals in their last five games as Kris Letang scored two goals in their victory over the Rangers. Also, Evgeni Malkin scored two goals as well for his second straight multi-goal night.
For the game, the Penguins had 41 shots on goal while allowing 44 shots to New York. Casey DSmith (14-10-4) ended with 39 saves (.889 SV%) as each of his last four starts have resulted in one-goal finishes.
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Pittsburgh did not have success versus the Devils in their last meeting as they suffered a 6-3 loss. And while the Penguins have allowed just 12 goals during their four-game streak of outstanding play, they permitting 10 goals in their last two games.
New Jersey Devils
After a scoreless first period, the Devils were able to post two goals in the second stanza while going into the final period with a 3-2 lead. However, goals by Kyle Palmieri along with Joey Anderson sealed the victory for New Jersey as they picked up their second straight win.
New Jersey was much more efficient from the floor in this contest with just 24 shots on goal. On the other hand, goalkeeper Cory Schneider finished with a .971 save percentage with 34 on the night as the Sabres attempted 34 shots total on the night.
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Palmieri also had an assist in the win for New Jersey as he racked up his third in just the last two games for the Devils. Also, he has also had a goal in three of the last four outings for his team as well.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Over is 3-0-2 in the last 5 meetings.
- Underdog is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
- Penguins are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings.
- Road team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in New Jersey.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Over
With both these squads trending towards the over in recent contests, look for both to put goals in the net in this game as well.
Of course, the Devils and the Penguins totalled 11 goals in their last meeting while New Jersey has allowed 18 in their last four outings. Furthermore, Pittsburgh has permitting their last two opponents to post 10 goals.
With that being the case, the over will indeed be the strong play in this matchup as the total will surpass 7 goals as the Pirates will sneak out a 5-4 road win.
NHL Free Score Prediction: Penguins 5 – Devils 4
The Penguins will look to cool down the offense for the Devils in this contest while also continuing to get offensive contributions throughout their lineup en route to another important win. The Devils have lost four of their last six games, overall, in Newark.
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