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: Thursday, May 5th
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Madison Square Garden
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Penguins +135 Rangers -155(Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Pittsburgh +1.5 -190/ Rangers -1.5 +160
NHL Betting Total: O/U 5.5
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers face off on Thursday in an NHL playoff game at Madison Square Garden. It took triple overtime in Game 1 but the Penguins were able to secure the victory.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins sit with a 45-25-11 record overall which was good enough for 101 points, but this is still a team that has a ton of playoff experience. Casey DeSmith stopped 48 of the 51 shots on gaol, but got hurt and had to leave the game. Louis Domingue came in and stopped 17 shots to secure the victory. Bryan Rust had nine shots on goal and finished with one goal and two assists.
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 gmae 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.
New York Rangers
On the other side of this matchup is the New York Rangers who sit with a 51-24-6 record overall but there has to be some concerns about how they will bounce back after the way they lost in the last 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 gmae 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.
NHL Betting Trends:
Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Penguins are 5-1 in their last 6 Thursday games.
Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Penguins last 6 vs. Metropolitan.
Free Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers NHL Prediction
The emotional toll of the Rangers last loss is going to hurt them. I expect the Rangers defense is going to struggle in this game, and that is going to lead to the Penguins getting the job done. Back the Penguins on the money line.
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