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Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings odds and lines, with expert NHL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (39-30-10) visit the Detroit Red Wings (35-33-10) Saturday. Puck drop from Little Caesars Arena is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Penguins vs. Red Wings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Time is running out on the Penguins, as they make a final push for an Eastern Conference Wild Card. Pittsburgh has 88 points, 1 point back of the Florida Panthers and New York Islanders in the chase, and all 3 teams have 3 games remaining. It is just 16-18-5 on the road this season and has dropped 3 straight away from home.

The Red Wings have won 4 wins in the past 6 games, but despite the hot streak Detroit was eliminated from the playoff hunt this past week.

Detroit won both meetings with Pittsburgh so far this season, picking up a 5-4 overtime victory as the Over (6) cashed on Dec. 28 and a 7-4 triumph as a +159 underdog with an Over (6.5) result on March 28.

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Penguins at Red Wings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:06 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Penguins -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Red Wings +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins -1.5 (+140) | Red Wings +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Penguins at Red Wings projected goalies

Tristan Jarry (23-12-6, 2.94 GAA, .909 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Ville Husso (26-19-7, 3.01 GAA, .899 SV%, 4 SO)

Jarry turned aside 27 of the 28 shots he faced against the Minnesota Wild Thursday, snapping a 2-game losing streak to start the month. This will be his 1st start of the season against the Red Wings as G Casey DeSmith faced Detroit in both previous contests.

Husso is confirmed for Saturday’s start. He is looking to rebound after coughing up 6 goals on 36 shots in a 7-6 shootout loss against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. He has won just once in the past 5 starts, allowing 5 or more goals in 3 of the previous 4 outings.

Husso started in Pittsburgh on Dec. 28, conceding 4 goals on 12 shots before he was pulled.

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Penguins at Red Wings picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 4, Red Wings 2

Moneyline

The PENGUINS (-175) are a little on the expensive side but are worth playing in this do-or-die matchup.

Pittsburgh is risky, as it has won just once in the past 7 games on the road and is 2-7 in its last 9 against Eastern Conference foes. However, the Penguins need these 2 points if they want to make the postseason.

Puck line/Against the spread

The PENGUINS -1.5 (+140) are worth a look on the road on the puck line so go lightly. Pittsburgh may have cashed on the puck line against the Philadelphia Flyers last time it was favored but is just 7-11 in the past 18 games on the puck line when favored.

However, the thinking is that the Red Wings will fall flat after being freshly eliminated from the postseason chase.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (+100) is worth playing in this matinee battle.

The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games overall for the Pens and is 5-2 in their past 7 road games, according to covers.com.

The Under is 8-1 for the Wings against Metropolitan Division clubs while going 16-7 in their past 23 games against Eastern Conference foes.

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Minnesota Wild at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Minnesota Wild at Pittsburgh Penguins odds and lines, with expert NHL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Wild (44-23-10) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (38-30-10) on Thursday. Puck drop from PPG Paints Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Wild vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Wild suffered back-to-back losses against the Vegas Golden Knights in a home-and-home series Saturday (4-1) and Monday (4-3 in a shootout). Minnesota currently sits in a 3-way tie atop the Central Division with 98 points.

The Wild, Dallas Stars and defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche all have 98 points. The Wild and Stars have 77 games played, while the Avalanche have 76 games played.

The Penguins were humbled 5-1 on the road against the New Jersey Devils Tuesday. Pittsburgh has alternated losses and wins in the past 9 games dating back to March 20.

These teams met previously on Nov. 17 when the Pens came away with a 6-4 road win as the Over (6.5) easily connected.

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Wild at Penguins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Wild +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Penguins -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Wild +1.5 (-250) | Penguins -1.5 (+195)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Wild at Penguins projected goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (24-14-4, 2.82 GAA, .910 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Tristan Jarry (22-12-6, 2.99 GAA, .908 SV%, 2 SO)

Fleury is confirmed to start against his original NHL team. He allowed 3 goals on 42 shots in a 4-1 setback against the Golden Knights Saturday, another one of his former teams.

Jarry has coughed up 9 goals on 72 shots in April, going 0-2-0 with a 4.55 GAA and .875 SV% in a pair of starts at New Jersey and home against the Boston Bostons. He was in the crease in the first meeting in mid-November, allowing 4 goals on 23 shots in a 6-4 win in the Twin Cities.

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Wild at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Wild 4, Penguins 2

Moneyline

The WILD (+105) are a solid value as short ‘dogs on the road, as Minnesota aims for 100 points to try to stay atop the Central Division.

Minnesota has won 7 of the past 10 games on the road and has won 16 of its last 23 games overall.

Pittsburgh has fallen on hard times lately, going 2-6 in the past 8 games when playing on a single day of rest, and has cashed just 7 of the past 25 games against winning teams.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Wild +1.5 (-250) are not a good value if you need some insurance, as Minnesota will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return.

The Wild are 8-4 in the past 12 games on the puck line as underdogs but just play them straight up if you like them.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-120) is the lean, but go lightly.

The Under is 10-3 in Minnesota’s last 13 games against Eastern Conference foes and 6-2 in the past against Metropolitan Division teams, according to covers.com.

The Under has cashed in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games against winning teams while going 8-1 in the past 9 against Central Division opponents.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils odds and lines, with expert NHL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (38-29-10) visit the New Jersey Devils (48-21-8) Tuesday. Puck drop from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Penguins vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Penguins doubled up the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 last time out on Sunday, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Pittsburgh has 86 points with 9 regular-season games remaining, just a single point ahead of the Florida Panthers for the final postseason spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Devils are in 2nd place, 3 points off the pace in the Metropolitan Division behind the Carolina Hurricanes, and 3 points ahead of the New York Rangers. Carolina also has a game in hand.

New Jersey was whitewashed by the Winnipeg Jets on the road Sunday, falling 6-1, and it is just 4-5-2 in the last 11 games, grabbing just 10 out of a possible 22 points during the stretch.

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Penguins at Devils odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:12 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Penguins +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Devils -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins +1.5 (-190) | Devils -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Penguins at Devils projected goalies

Tristan Jarry (22-11-6, 2.93 GAA, .909 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Vitek Vanecek (30-11-4, 2.52 GAA, .908 SV%, 3 SO)

Jarry turned aside 31 of the 35 shots he faced last time out against the Boston Bruins Saturday in a tough 4-3 loss. He has allowed just 8 total goals on 114 shots in the last 4 outings, good for a .930 SV%.

Vanecek was in the crease for Sunday’s loss in Winnipeg, yielding 4 goals on 21 shots before he was pulled after 2 periods in the 6-1 loss. It was a rare poor outing, as he had allowed just 10 total goals on his last 131 shots in the previous 4 starts and 5 appearances.

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Penguins at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 4, Devils 3

Moneyline

The PENGUINS (+130) are in desperation mode, as every point counts lately. They’re trying to hold off a charge from the Panthers. In addition, if Pittsburgh is able to leapfrog the New York Islanders, currently a point ahead with the Pens holding a game in hand, it can avoid the Boston Bruins (125 points) in the 1st-round of the playoffs.

While New Jersey has 104 points overall, it is a sub-.500 team in the last 11 games. The Devils are 9-1 in the last 10 games inside the Metropolitan Division, but just 1-5 in the last 6 when working on a day of rest.

While the Pens are just 1-5 in the last 6 road games, and 0-4 in the last 4 meetings with the Devils, Pittsburgh has won 5 of the last 6 trips to Jersey.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Penguins +1.5 (-190) are just a little too expensive if you require insurance, and cannot play them straight up. Pittsburgh will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s not a recommended play.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-125) is the lean here, based mostly on the shaky play of Vanecek last time out.

The Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 games overall for the Devils, while going 3-1-1 in the last 5 games inside the Eastern Conference.

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Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia Flyers (29-33-13) begin a 4-game road trip on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins (37-29-10) at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Flyers vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flyers enter this cross-state affair on a 2-game skid and all but out of the playoff picture down 14 points with 7 games to go. Philly has been without tendy Carter Hart due to a lower-body injury over the past week and recalled Sunday’s likely starter, Samuel Ersson, on an emergency basis.

Pittsburgh dropped a 4-3 heartbreaker to the Boston Bruins in the final 3 minutes Saturday. The Pens are just 3-7-0 in the last 10 and have fallen a point behind Florida for the final Wild-Card spot. They’ll look to make a statement Sunday as 4 of their last 6 are against non-playoff teams.

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Flyers at Penguins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:07 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Flyers +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Penguins -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-120) | Penguins -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Flyers at Penguins projected goalies

Samuel Ersson (6-1-0, 3.07 GAA, .898 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Casey DeSmith (14-16-4, 3.20 GAA, .904 SV%)

The 23-year-old Swede’s career opened at 6-0 earlier this season before allowing 7 goals to New Jersey Feb. 25. He was solid between the pipes outside of that and another 5-goal game. He’ll face intense pressure from a desperate Penguins club Sunday.

DeSmith saw a lot of action in March with 5 starts and 3 relief efforts. He went 3-4-0 with a 2.94 GAA and .900 SV%. He beat the Flyers March 11 and stopped 31 of 32 shots along the way. Starting tendy Tristan Jarry has been hurt a lot over the last few years, and DeSmith has been tested during the stretch run.

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Flyers at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 4, Flyers 2

Moneyline

The Penguins have been great at home with a 21-12-5 mark at PPG, and they’re playing must-win tilts from here on out.  The only thing that might move the needle for the Flyers is if Hart is able to return from injury Sunday. The Pens have got to him, though, for 8 goals in 2 games this season.

Pittsburgh gets it done, but steer clear of the -250 ML. Take the PENGUINS -155 on the 3-WAY LINE as they should not need overtime to secure the victory.

Puck line/Against the spread

Pittsburgh has been great at home overall but is a terrible 11-27 on the puck line at PPG. I do see Pittsburgh with a multi-goal win, but I need more than +100 considering they’re so bad on the puck line at home and 3-7 overall in the last 10. Instead, I look for Sidney Crosby to take charge. His assist Saturday was his 1st point in the last 4 games. He has a goal in each game against the Flyers this season. Sprinkle SIDNEY CROSBY ANYTIME GOAL SCORER +120.

Over/Under

Philadelphia is 7-3-0 O/U in the last 10, and Pittsburgh is 5-5-0. The Over is 5-1 over the last 6 the Flyers played on no rest. The Over is also 16-6-2 in the last 24 meetings between the teams in Pittsburgh.

The Under cashed in both games between the teams this season, but that was because Philly could only muster 1 goal in each. It feels like an Under game again Sunday despite the presence of backup tendies.

LEAN UNDER 6.5 (-110).

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Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Bruins (58-12-5) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (37-28-10) Saturday in PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Boston won 2-1 in overtime at home Thursday vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets as -525 favorites. LW Tyler Bertuzzi and RW David Pastrnak scored for the Bruins, who have won 8 of their last 10 and sit atop the Atlantic Division.

The Penguins won 2-0 at home vs. the Nashville Predators as -210 favorites Thursday. Pittsburgh has won 3 of their last 5 after a 4-game losing streak. The Penguins sit 5th in the Metropolitan Division.

Boston leads the season series 2-0, winning 6-5 in OT in Pittsburgh and 2-1 at home.

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Bruins at Penguins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:26 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins -135 (bet $135 to win $115) | Penguins +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (+160) | Penguins +1.5 (-220)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Bruins at Penguins projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (37-6-1, 1.88 GAA, .938 SV%) vs. Tristan Jarry (22-10-6, 2.90 GAA, .910 SV%)

Ullmark is 2-0-0 with a 3.31 GAA and .902 SV% this season vs. Pittsburgh.  In 20 away games this season he is 16-4-0 with a 2.18 GAA and .932 SV%.

Jarry has struggled in his career vs. Boston with a 3-5-3 record, 3.14 GAA, and .906 SV%. In home games this year, he is 12-5-4 with a 2.79 GAA and .914 SV%.

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Bruins at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

LEAN PENGUINS +115. 

The home team has dominated in these matchups as of late going 21-5 in the last 26 meetings. Boston has struggled in Pittsburgh recently as they are only 3-9 in the last 12 meetings in Pittsburgh.

Puck line/Against the spread

AVOID. 

The Penguins at +1.5 (-220) should be a very safe bet for this game considering both of the previous matchups game were within 1 goal, including an OT finish. But, the line here is far too rich for my blood therefore the risk is not worth the reward.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-112).

The Under is 5-1 in Boston’s last 6 overall and 5-0 in their last 5 when playing on 1 day of rest. The Under is also 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Pittsburgh and 10-3 in the last 13 meetings overall.

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Nashville Predators at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Nashville Predators at Pittsburgh Penguins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Nashville Predators (37-28-8) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (36-28-10) Thursday. Puck drop from PPG Paints Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Predators vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Predators picked up a 2-1 win against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, cashing as a huge underdog (+278) as the Under (5.5) connected. The Preds have cashed the Under in 3 of the last 4 games, and 8 of the last 12 outings overall.

The Penguins were trucked 7-4 against the Detroit Red Wings on the road Tuesday, and Pittsburgh has slipped to just 2-6 in the last 8 games overall. Despite the skid, the Pens are still 1 point ahead of the Florida Panthers for the 2nd wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, and Pittsburgh has a game in hand.

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Predators at Penguins odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:47 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Predators +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Penguins -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Predators +1.5 (-150) | Penguins -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +102 | U: -122)

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Predators at Penguins projected goalies

Juuse Saros (29-20-7, 2.77 GAA, .916 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Tristan Jarry (21-10-6, 2.98 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO)

Saros stood on his head in Boston, stopping 35 of the 36 shots he faced to pick up his 3rd win in the last 4 outings. He has been hot in March, going 6-3-2 with a 2.69 GAA and .916 SV% in 11 starts and 12 appearances.

Jarry allowed just 2 goals on 30 shots in a stunning 5-2 road win against the Colorado Avalanche last time out on March 22. He had been dealing with a lower-body injury recently, and Casey DeSmith has been seeing a lot more work. The latter was horrible last time out, stopping just 18 of the 24 shots he faced in Detroit in a 7-4 loss.

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Predators at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 3, Penguins 2

Moneyline

The PREDATORS (+170) are a solid play as a big underdog.

The Preds are 4-1 in the last 5 games on the road, and they come in brimming with confidence after topping the NHL’s top team in Boston last time out. Nashville is 9-2 in the last 11 games inside the Metropolitan Division, too.

On the flip side, the Penguins (-200) have won just twice in the last 8 games overall, while going 6-16 in the last 22 games against teams with a winning overall record.

Puck line/Against the spread

The PREDATORS +1.5 (-150) aren’t priced out of line if you want a little insurance and can’t bring yourself to play them straight up. Nashville looks to return the favor after falling in the Music City against Pittsburgh in the first meeting on Feb. 28, losing 3-1.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (-122) is the lean.

The Under has hit in 11 of Nashville’s last 16 games overall, while going 5-2 in the last 7 against Eastern Conference foes. The Under is also 5-2 in the last 7 meetings, including the meeting last month in Smashville.

The Under is also 4-1 in Pittsburgh’s last 5 against winning teams, while going 7-1 in the last 8 against Central Division foes.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (36-27-10) travel to meet the Detroit Red Wings (31-32-9) Tuesday. Puck drop from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penguins vs. Red Wings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Penguins picked up a 4-3 win on home ice Saturday against the Washington Capitals as the Over cashed. After a 4-game skid, including 3 games in a row from March 16-20 with 3 total goals, the Pens are averaging 3.7 goals per game (GPG) across the last 3 outings.

The Red Wings were blanked 3-0 by Carter Hart and the Philadelphia Flyers on the road Saturday. Detroit has managed a 1-5 mark in the last 6 games, slipping under .500 overall on the season. The Red Wings are averaging just 1.7 GPG across the last 6 outings.

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Penguins at Red Wings odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:14 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Penguins -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Red Wings +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins -1.5 (+140) | Red Wings +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +102 | U: -122)

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Penguins at Red Wings projected goalies

Tristan Jarry (21-10-6, 2.98 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Alex Nedeljkovic (2-6-2, 3.83 GAA, .882 SV%)

Jarry was sharp last time out at Colorado, turning aside 28 of the 30 shots he faced in a 5-2 win last Wednesday against the Avalanche. He is still just 3-3-1 with a 4.04 GAA and .861 SV% in 9 starts in the month of March.

Nedeljkovic is confirmed to start, as Ville Husso (lower body) is sidelined. Ned came on in place of the struggling Magnus Hellberg against St. Louis Thursday, and he was sharp in a 3-0 loss in Philadelphia. Nedeljkovic allowed just 2 goals on 21 shots, but he obviously received no offensive support.

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Penguins at Red Wings picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 5, Red Wings 3

Moneyline

The Penguins (-180) are right at my personal limit for a singular moneyline play. However, I don’t really like the Pens as the road favorite, even against a shaky Red Wings (+160) side. There is just too much risk, and not enough reward, especially since Jarry has been so shaky lately.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The PENGUINS -1.5 (+140) are a much better value at plus-money laying the goal and a half.

Pittsburgh has failed to cover in 4 straight on the puck line as a favorite, so be careful and go lightly. But this is the much better value, especially on the road.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (+102) is a solid value at plus-money.

Jarry has been very giving lately, and Nedeljkovic has coughed up a lot of goals in his 2 stints in the NHL this season. This could be a high-scoring affair at LCA.

The Pens are rested, and the Over is 4-1 in the last 5 when playing on 2 days of rest. In addition, the Over is 5-0-1 in the last 6 home games for the Wings.

The Over is also 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in this series, including a 5-4 OT win by the Wings in Pittsburgh in the 1st meeting on Dec. 28.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Dallas Stars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (35-26-10) wrap up a 2-game, 2-day road trip against the Dallas Stars (38-19-14) Thursday. Puck drop from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penguins vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Penguins grabbed a much-needed 5-2 win at the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday in the front end of the back-to-back set against top Western Conference foes.

The Stars suffered a 5-4 loss in overtime Tuesday, their second consecutive outing that required extra time. Dallas won 6-5 in OT Saturday, and the Over has cashed at a 10-1-1 in the past 12 games overall.

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Penguins at Stars odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Penguins +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Stars -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins +1.5 (-190) | Stars -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Penguins at Stars projected goalies

Casey DeSmith (13-14-4, 3.12 GAA, .907 SV%) vs. Jake Oettinger (30-10-11, 2.51 GAA, .916 SV%, 4 SO)

DeSmith allowed 2 goals on 7 shots in a relief effort Saturday on the road against the New York Rangers in his most recent showing. His last start came last Saturday at home against Philadelphia as he stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced.

Oettinger was tagged for 5 goals on 27 shots against the visiting Seattle Kraken Tuesday. He is 6-2-1 with a 3.53 GAA and .883 SV% in 9 starts in March.

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Penguins at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 5, Penguins 2

Moneyline

The STARS (-160) are worth a look on home ice, even as moderate favorites.

The charter flight of the Pens arrived at Dallas Love Field at 1 a.m. CT according to flightaware.com, so the team didn’t likely get into the hotel until very late. It’s quite a quick turnaround for the Penguins, playing fewer than 24 hours later against another tough team. That’s a very tough spot to be in, especially with a backup goalie.

Puck line/Against the spread

The STARS -1.5 (+145) are worth playing lightly, although there is some risk.

Oettinger has been very giving lately, allowing 4 or more goals in 4 of his last 7 starts.

Dallas has managed just a 1-3 mark in the past 4 games as a favorite on the puck line but it gets to play against a tired Pens team in front of an equally erratic DeSmith.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit wager at most.

While the Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games for the Penguins, the Over did cash in Denver last night.

And, as mentioned above, the Over is a whopping 10-1-1 in the past 12 games overall for the Stars.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (34-26-10) play the 1st contest in a 2-game Western Conference road trip Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche (41-22-6). Puck drop from Ball Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penguins vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Penguins are just 1 point out of the 2nd wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference behind the Florida Panthers, although Pittsburgh does have a game in hand. The Pens have dropped 4 straight games, and Pittsburgh has totaled just 3 goals in the last 3 contests.

The Avalanche are rounding into championship form, winning 6 consecutive outings. Since a shutout loss at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Feb. 9, Colorado has racked up 79 goals in the last 19 games, or 4.16 goals per game (GPG).

This is the final regular-season meetings. The Penguins won the 1st meeting 2-1 in overtime on Feb. 7, as Casey DeSmith helped Pittsburgh to a win over Pavel Francouz.

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Penguins at Avalanche odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Penguins +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Avalanche -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins +1.5 (-180) | Avalanche -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Penguins at Avalanche projected goalies

Tristan Jarry (20-10-6, 3.01 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (32-14-5, 2.53 GAA, .920 SV%, 5 SO)

Jarry is winless in 4 straight starts, including regulation losses in each of the last 3 outings. A lack of offensive support hasn’t helped, as the Pens have provided just 3 goals of offense in the last 3 starts by Jarry.

Georgiev turned aside all 27 of the shots he faced in a 5-0 win against the Chicago Blackhawks, and he has picked up wins in 5 straight starts. In 9 starts in the month of March, Georgiev is 6-2-1 with a 2.32 GAA and .907 SV% with a shutout.

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Penguins at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Penguins 2

Moneyline

The AVALANCHE (-155) are a strong play as moderate favorites. Colorado has been rolling up the offense, while getting tremendous goaltending lately.

On the flip side, the Penguins (+135) have been having a power outage at the very worst time, as every point in every game is precious, as it is teetering on making or missing the playoffs.

Puck line/Against the spread

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+155) are worth playing on the puck line.

Colorado has cashed on the puck line in each of the last 2 outings, and it is 7-4 on the puck line in the last 11 games when favored.

On the flip side, the Penguins +1.5 (-180) have dropped 4 in a row, while losing 3 of those outings by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (-115) is the best play on the board, as the Penguins have really struggled to light the lamp lately.

The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 games overall for the Pens, while going 51 in the last 6 games on the road, too. The Under is 6-0 in the last 6 games against Central Division foes, too.

For the Avs, the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 games at home, while cashing in 5 of the last 6 games against Metropolitan Division teams, too.

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Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ottawa Senators (33-31-5) open a 2-game road trip against the Pittsburgh Penguins (34-25-10) Monday. Puck drop from PPG Paints Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Senators vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Senators remain in the mix for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but they have slipped 7 points out of the final wild-card spot in 12th place. Ottawa has done itself no favors lately, picking up just 1 out of a possible 10 points in the past 5 games (0-4-1).

The Penguins have dropped 3 straight games, including back-to-back losses in New York against the Rangers by a combined 10-2 score.

These teams split a home-and-home set on Jan. 18-20. The Senators won 5-4 in OT on home ice on Jan. 18 and the Pens picked up a 4-1 victory at PPG Paints Arena on Jan. 20.

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Senators at Penguins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Senators +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Penguins -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-170) | Penguins -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Senators at Penguins projected goalies

Mads Sogaard (5-4-2, 3.49 GAA, .881 SV%) vs. Tristan Jarry (20-9-6, 3.03 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO)

Sogaard allowed 4 goals on 29 shots in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday. The Danish netminder has allowed 4 or more goals in 6 straight starts, posting an .845 SV% and a 1-4-1 record over that span.

Jarry allowed 7 goals on 51 shots in the Thursday and Saturday games with the Rangers and was yanked in the 2nd period Saturday. The 27-year-old is 1-2-1 with 17 goals on 115 shots (.852 SV%) over his last 5 appearances.

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Senators at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 5, Senators 2

Moneyline

The PENGUINS (-170) come in slightly below my personal limit for a standalone moneyline play of -180. Neither team is playing particularly well, so there is some risk here, but the Senators are in an 0-4-1 nosedive. The Sens are just 4-23 in the past 27 trips to Pittsburgh, so obviously that’s another good reason to back the home team.

Puck line/Against the spread

The PENGUINS -1.5 (+145) is worth a look at plus money on the puck line, especially since the home team has been so dominant in this series of late.

Pittsburgh has not only won each of the past 11 home meetings with Ottawa dating back to April 13, 2014, but the last 8 of those meetings, and 9 of the last 10, have come by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (-130) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most, as you need to lay a lot of juice.

The Over is 10-2 in the past 12 games overall for the Senators and is 5-2 in their last 7 games on the road.

The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games overall for the Pens, but the Over is 6-2-1 in their past 9 at home and is 6-2 in the past 8 meetings in this series.

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