Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Penguins vs. Rangers NHL Odds
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(45-25-1) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers (51-24-6)
Date: Tuesday, May 3rd
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Madison Square Garden
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Penguins +115 Rangers -130(Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Pittsburgh +1.5 -240/ Rangers -1.5 +195
NHL Betting Total: O/U 5.5
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers face off on Tuesday in an NHL game at Madison Square Garden. When these two teams faced off on April 7th it was the Rangers that secured the 3-0 victory.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins finished the regular season with a 45-25-11 record overall which is good enough for 101 points and 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division. In the Penguins last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the offense scored five goals on the way to the victory.
The Penguins have scored 267 goals while their defense has given up 226 goals total. The offense is ranked 11th best in the league while their defense is ranked 5th. In this game they need to get the offense going.
Jake Guentzel has been the top player for the Penguins scoring 40 goals and adding 44 assists for 84 points. Sidney Crosby is also having a big season scoring 31 goals and adding another 53 assists.
New York Rangers
On the other side of this matchup is the New York Rangers who sit with a 51-24-6 record overall which is good enough for 108 points and 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division. In the last game against the Washington Capitals the Rangers won 3-2.
The Rangers have put up 251 goals per game while they have given up 205 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th best in the league while their defense is ranked second. In this series the defense is going to need to be good.
Artemi Panarin has been the top player for the Rangers scoring 22 goals and adding another 74 assists for 96 points total.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Under is 4-0 in Penguins last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 Conference Quarterfinals games.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Penguins last 9 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
- Under is 6-1-1 in Penguins last 8 games as a road underdog.
- Rangers are 7-1 in their last 8 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Free Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers NHL Prediction
The strength of both of these teams is with the defense, and I expect that is going to be the case again in this game. Look for both offenses to really struggle to have good scoring chances and this game is going to stay well under the total. Back the under to cash.
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