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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers Game 5 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (3-1) look to close out the New York Rangers (1-3) in Game 5 of their 1st-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Puck drop from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN).  Below, we look at the Penguins vs. Rangers odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Rangers can’t go out like this, can they? The favorite for the Vezina Trophy all season, Igor Shesterkin, being chased from the net in the last two games and being thoroughly outplayed by a third-string goalie in Louis Domingue?

Pittsburgh won 2 at home, which is what they were supposed to do. However, it’s the fashion in which they did it that makes this series feel so disproportionate. The Pens won 7-4 and 7-2 to take a commanding 3-1 lead. Future Hall-of-Fame C Sidney Crosby had 1 goal and 4 assists in the 2 wins, and he leads the team with 9 points in the playoffs. He has been great, but it’s the supporting cast emerging around him that has been the difference. LW Jake Guentzel has stepped up with 5 goals in the series.

For the Rangers, it’s not all doom and gloom. The Penguins have exploited a soft spot by parking in front of the net and scoring often on deflections. That’s correctable. The Rangers aren’t getting production outside of their top-3 forwards: Artemi Panarin, Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad, who each have a point per game. They need LW Alexis Lafreniere to play above his 20-year-old age as he has just 2 points in the series.

Penguins at Rangers odds and lines

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  • Money line: Penguins +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Rangers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Penguins +1.5 (-220) | Rangers -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +102 | U: -122)

Penguins at Rangers projected goalies

Louis Domingue (1-1-0, 2.02 GAA, .952 SV% – regular season) vs. Igor Shesterkin (36-13-4, 2.07 GAA, .935 SV%, 6 SO – regular season)

Domingue has been solid with a 3.07 GAA and .917 SV% in the series, but he has allowed 3.67 goals per game in his 3 starts. He has been beatable, and the Rangers are expected to throw everything at him in Game 5.

The Rangers have announced they’re sticking with Shesterkin. However, there are sure to be second-guessers after Alexandar Georgiev made 29 saves on 31 shots in relief of Shesterkin the last 2 games. Shesterkin has allowed 10 goals on 45 shots in the last 2 games. Let’s not forget he made an insane 79 saves in the triple-OT thriller in Game 1.

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Penguins at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Penguins 2

Money line

It’s do or die for New York. Look for them to air it out at home because this series could easily be tied 2-2 if certain bounces went their way in the 3-OT loss in Game 1. The Rangers were 3-1 against the Pens in the regular season, and that loss was 1-0. The price is pretty solid at home, and they’ll survive another day. Take the RANGERS -135.

Against the spread

The Rangers -1.5 (+165) could very well cash, but the Penguins have scored 14 goals in the last 2 games on the team with arguably the best goalie in hockey. PASS.

Over/Under

The Over has been money all series, and we’re still getting plus-money on it. The Over has cashed in the last 5 playoff games for the Pens and the last 4 they were underdogs. The Over has also cashed in the last 7 games following a Rangers loss of 3 or more goals. Take the OVER 6.5 (+102).

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (41-20-10) head to the Big Apple to face the New York Rangers (45-20-6) Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we look at the Penguins vs. Rangers odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Penguins are in the midst of the toughest part of their schedule, and they’re just 2-4-1 in the last 7 games. They were beaten 6-4 by the Colorado Avalanche on their home ice Tuesday. If the season ended today, these two teams would meet in the first round of the playoffs.

The Rangers had a “get right” win Tuesday when they downed the New Jersey Devils 3-1. The Rangers had 2 bad losses before that, but they’re 7-2-1 over the last 10 games. LW Artemi Panarin has 9 points in the last 5 games to lead the charge.

Penguins at Rangers odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Penguins -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Rangers -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Penguins +1.5 (-280) | Rangers -1.5 (+195)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

Penguins at Rangers projected goalies

Tristan Jarry (33-16-6, 2.39 GAA, .920 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (32-10-4, 2.14 GAA, .933 SV%, 3 SO)

Jarry has lost 4 of 5 with just an .887 SV% during the stretch. He kind of went in the tank down the stretch and in the playoffs last year so it’s troubling to see. He stopped 23 of 26 in the 3-2 loss to the Rangers last week. He’s 1-2 with a 2.77 GAA and a .902 SV% against NYR this year.

Shesterkin has allowed 3 goals in each of his last 2 starts and has looked very vulnerable of late. However, Shesterkin shut down the Pens twice in 5 days in the last week of March allowing just 3 goals on 45 shots. He’s 2-1 with a 1.35 GAA and .944 SV% against the Pens this year.

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Penguins at Rangers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Penguins 2

Money line

The Rangers are short dogs at home, and the numbers are trending in their direction. They’ve beaten the last 5 teams they played with a winning record, and the home team is 9-3 in these two teams’ last 12 meetings. The Rangers are playing a lot better than the Pens, and Shesterkin is a sizeable advantage in goal. Take the RANGERS -108.

Against the spread

The Rangers are 4-6 against the Penguins in the last 10 games over the last 2 seasons. Three of those wins have been by more than 1 goal. The important thing to note here is how the Pens appear to be fading late in the year again. With C Sidney Crosby and C Evgeni Malkin aging, they seem to lack that consistent cog on offense. LEAN RANGERS -1.5 (+195) for a half unit.

Over/Under

This one could go either way. The Over is 8-2 in the last 10 games between these teams. The Over is 21-7-5 in the last 33. Despite their struggles, the Pens have averaged 3.1 goals per game in the last 9 — excluding their 11-goal barrage against Detroit. The Rangers have averaged 3.2 goals per game in the last 10. It’ll be close but, LEAN to the OVER 5.5 (-125).

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (24-13-2) play the second end of a two-game set at the New York Rangers (18-15-5) Thursday with a 7 p.m. ET puck drop at Madison Square Garden. Below, we analyze the Penguins-Rangers odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Penguins were bounced 8-4 at MSG in the front end of the double-dip, and the Pittsburgh defense has been in shambles with 15 goals allowed across its past two outings. It’s not often a team scores 9 goals in two games and drops both of the outings.

The Rangers have won three of their past four outings while grabbing at least one point in each of the contests. The New York offense is averaging 4.5 goals per game across its past eight games while allowing 3.0 goals per outing.

Penguins at Rangers: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Penguins +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Rangers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Penguins +1.5 (-250) | Rangers -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Penguins at Rangers: Projected starting goalies

Tristan Jarry (15-8-2, 2.91 GAA, .906 SV%) vs. Igor Shesterkin (10-8-2, 2.36 GAA, .924 SV%)

Jarry came on in a relief appearance in Tuesday’s blowout, his first action in eight days due to an upper-body injury. As a starter, he is 3-0-0 with a 2.27 GAA and .926 SV% in three starts against the Rangers this season.

Shesterkin improved to 2-1-1 with a 2.72 GAA and .907 SV% in four appearances against the Penguins this season. He is 5-5-0 with a 2.44 GAA and .923 SV% in 11 home appearances, and he has lost just once in regulation in his past eight starts.

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Penguins at Rangers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Penguins 4, Rangers 3

Money line (ML)

The PENGUINS (+110) were bounced badly in the front end of the two-game set, but they’ll get it done in the rematch. Pittsburgh is still 10-4 in its past 14 trips to MSG, and 5-2 in the season series.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Penguins +1.5 (-250) will cost you two and a half times your potential return, and that’s risky business any time, but especially on a team that was just dusted less than 48 hours ago by the very same opponent.

AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 6 (-110) was taken care of by the Rangers all on their own Tuesday, and you can expect another high-flying game, although fewer goals than the 12 we saw in the first meeting.

The Over is 19-5-5 in the past 29 meetings, and 6-2 in the past eight battles between these two at MSG.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (24-12-2) play the first half of a two-game set at the New York Rangers (17-15-5) Tuesday with a 7 p.m. ET puck drop at Madison Square Garden. Below, we analyze the Penguins-Rangers odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Penguins were on the short end of a 7-5 offensive showdown with the Boston Bruins on Saturday afternoon. That two-goal loss in Beantown slapped the brakes on a five-game winning streak for the Pens.

The Rangers lost 3-2 in a shootout against the Buffalo Sabres, and they’re just 2-2-1 across the past five outings. New York likely isn’t keen on facing Pittsburgh again, as they have won just once in the first six meetings (1-3-2).

Penguins at Rangers: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Penguins +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Rangers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Penguins +1.5 (-275) | Rangers -1.5 (+220)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Penguins at Rangers: Projected starting goalies

Tristan Jarry (15-8-2, 2.79 GAA, .910 SV%) vs. Igor Shesterkin (9-8-2, 2.27 GAA, .925 SV%)

Jarry has been dealing with an upper-body injury, but he is reportedly fine. Of course he did anything he could to face the Rangers again, as he is 3-0-0 with a 2.27 GAA and .926 SV% in three starts against New York this season.

Shesterkin was in the crease for Saturday’s 3-2 shootout setback in Buffalo, but he gets the nod again. He hasn’t lost back-to-back starts since Feb. 24-28. While he is just 1-1-1 in three meetings with the Pens this season, he has a solid 2.30 GAA which is right in line with his overall numbers.

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Penguins at Rangers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Penguins 3, Rangers 2

Money line (ML)

The PENGUINS (+100) are a solid play at even money behind Jarry, who hasn’t been tripped up against the Rangers (-115) so far this season in three previous meetings.

The Pens are 5-2 in their past seven as an underdog, and 7-2 in the previous nine against teams with a losing overall record.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Penguins +1.5 (-275) are a little on the expensive side if you’re looking for insurance. Just play the money line instead, as Pittsburgh isn’t worth risking nearly three times your potential return.

AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 6 (-105) is a great play, as Jarry and Shesterkin are each playing very good goal.

The Under is also 4-1 in Pittsburgh’s past five games on the road, while cashing in nine of their past 12 games overall.

While the Over is 4-0 in New York’s past four at MSG, the Under is 7-3 across their past 10 against teams with a winning percentage over .600.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-3-1) finish up their two-game road set against the New York Rangers (2-4-2) at Madison Square Garden Monday for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Penguins-Rangers NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Penguins at Rangers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:26 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Penguins -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Rangers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Penguins +1.5 (-300) | Rangers -1.5 (+230)
  • Over/Under: 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Penguins at Rangers: Projected starting goalies

Tristan Jarry (2-3-1, 3.92 GAA, .859 SV%) at Igor Shesterkin (1-2-1, 2.73 GAA, .894 SV%)

Jarry should be back in the crease for the back end of this two-game set. G Casey DeSmith got the starting nod in Saturday’s 5-4 overtime victory, moving to 3-0-0. Head coach Mike Sullivan has been giving Jarry the benefit of the doubt and letting him work through his struggles on a regular basis. Jarry has just two wins so far this season, and both are against the Rangers.

Shesterkin picked up a 3-2 win in overtime at the Buffalo Sabres Thursday. While he has just that one win to his name so far, he has a respectable 2.73 GAA overall. He was on the short end of a pair of one-goal losses to Jarry and the Penguins Jan. 22 and Jan. 24.

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Penguins at Rangers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Rangers 4, Penguins 3

Money line (ML)

The RANGERS (-110) are worth a roll of the dice on home ice. While the Penguins have won the first three games vs. the Rangers, each has been by just one goal. New York has been oh-so-close, but something just goes wrong at the end. Pittsburgh C Sidney Crosby beat New York in OT Saturday. New York gets the best of Pittsburgh in this one.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Rangers -1.5 (+230) are tempting if you like them to win outright, but again, all three of the previous meetings have been one-goal affairs. Taking the Penguins +1.5 (-300) is not a good idea, either, as you have to risk three times your potential return. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 6.5 (-105) is worth a small-unit bet. The Over has cashed in two of the three meetings so far this season, including Saturday’s game which featured nine total goals between the two sides. The Over is 5-1 in the past six meetings at MSG, and 18-5-3 in the past 26 meetings overall.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (4-3-1) travel to meet the New York Rangers (2-4-1) at Madison Square Garden Saturday for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Penguins-Rangers NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Penguins at Rangers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:32 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Penguins -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Rangers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Penguins +1.5 (-275) | Rangers -1.5 (+230)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Penguins at Rangers: Projected starting goalies

Tristan Jarry (2-3-1, 3.92 GAA, .859 SV%) at Igor Shesterkin (1-2-1, 2.73 GAA, .894 SV%)

Jarry is once again projected as the starter, and probably for good reason. Both of his wins this season came against the Blueshirts. He is 2-0-0 with a 2.40 GAA and .917 SV% against the Rangers, and he is 0-3-1 with a 4.89 GAA and .816 SV% in his four games against everyone else. G Casey DeSmith is 2-0-0 with a 2.76 GAA and .871 SV% in two starts and three games overall, yet head coach Mike Sullivan continues to ride and die with Jarry.

Shesterkin is projected to face the Pens. While he is 0-1-1 in his two starts against Pittsburgh, he has a 2.91 GAA and .872 SV% against them with both games decided by one goal. That includes a 4-3 shootout loss Jan. 22 in the Steel City.

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Penguins at Rangers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Penguins 4, Rangers 3

Money line (ML)

The PENGUINS (-105) are slight underdogs, but they’re the better play. They already have two wins under their belt against the Rangers, and they have dominated this series in recent years. Pittsburgh has won five of the past seven overall, and nine of their past 12 trips to MSG.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Penguins +1.5 (-275) are just way too expensive if you’re looking for a little insurance. Risking nearly three times your potential return is just not a good long-term strategy. AVOID and roll with the Pens on the ML instead.

Over/Under (O/U)

Play the OVER 6 (-110) with a small-unit bet. The series trends say Over all the time. The Over is 17-6-3 in the previous 26 meetings, including 4-1 in the past five in Manhattan. However, the Rangers have hit the Under in six in a row against winning teams, five straight on one day of rest and three straight heading in. The Over/Under split 1-1 in the first two meetings in Pittsburgh this season.

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