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New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

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

The New York Rangers (37-19-9) meet the Pittsburgh Penguins (33-22-10) Saturday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Puck drop is scheduled for 4 p.m. (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers are coming off an impressive 2-1 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, and New York has picked up a pair of road wins in the last 2 outings.

The Penguins rolled up an impressive 5-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday, and Pittsburgh has alternated wins and losses in the last 5 outings. The Pens enter play Sunday with 76 points, locked into a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with 17 games remaining.

Pittsburgh won 3-2 at PPG Paints Arena against New York on Dec. 20 in the 1st of 4 regular-season meetings. These teams play Sunday, and then again Thursday and Saturday in New York.

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Rangers 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 1:11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Penguins -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-260) | Penguins -1.5 (+185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Penguins projected goalies

Jaroslav Halak (8-8-2, 2.80 GAA, .900 SV%) vs. Tristan Jarry (19-7-6, 2.89 GAA, .912 SV%, 1 SO)

Halak will make his 1st start since March 2, a 29-save loss against the Ottawa Senators. He has allowed 3 or more goals in 4 of his last 5 starts.

Jarry gets the nod, and he looks to snap a 3-start streak allowing at least 4 goals. He faced the Rangers on Dec. 20 in Pittsburgh, allowing 2 goals on 28 shots.

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Rangers at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

The PENGUINS (-115) are the lean at home in this hugely important Metropolitan Division battle.

The Pens have picked up wins in 5 of the last 7 games overall, but there is some risk. Pittsburgh has won just twice in the last 12 games inside the Metropolitan Division since Dec. 22. Of course, the Pens did top the Rangers 3-2 on home ice prior to that on Dec. 20.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-260) will cost more than 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too expensive if you require a little bit of insurance. If you like New York, just play it straight up.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-105) is the lean due to a number of factors.

The Rangers have to turn to Halak, the backup, and he has not been as sharp as starter Igor Shesterkin overall. And Jarry has been very giving lately, too.

In addition, both of these teams played in Saturday matinee action, and the legs should be a little tired, especially on defense, leading to more mistakes and scoring opportunities.

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Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

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

The Philadelphia Flyers (24-30-11) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (32-22-10) Saturday at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flyers vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flyers were listless on offense in a 1-0 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday. The Fly Guys are just 2-8-2 across the past 12 games overall, with the Under hitting in 3 of the last 4 outings.

The Penguins were on the short end of a 4-3 OT loss against the visiting New York Islanders Thursday. It was a costly loss, as the Pens and Isles are jockeying for wild-card positioning in the Eastern Conference. Pittsburgh has gone to overtime in 3 of its last 4 games, winning twice.

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Flyers at Penguins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Flyers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Penguins -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-105) | Penguins -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Flyers at Penguins projected goalies

Carter Hart (17-20-10, 2.94 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Tristan Jarry (19-7-6, 2.89 GAA, .912 SV%, 1 SO)

Hart allowed 5 goals on 39 shots in a loss at the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday. The 24-year-old netminder is 1-1-1 with a 2.96 GAA and .900 SV% in 3 starts in March.

Hart allowed 4 goals on 21 shots before being lifted in the 2nd period in the NHL Thanksgiving Showdown against the Pens on Nov. 25 in the first meeting this season between the Keystone State rivals.

Jarry has been in a bit of a tailspin lately, coughing up 4 goals in each of his 3 starts in March. Oddly enough, all of those outings have resulted in the Pens going to OT, and 4 of his past 5 starts haven’t been decided in regulation.

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Flyers at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 4, Flyers 3

Moneyline

The Penguins (-260) will cost you more than 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk and not enough reward. For a standalone play, or even as part of a multi-team parlay, there is just no value.

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The FLYERS +1.5 (-105) are a decent play on the puck line. While I am expecting the Penguins to win outright, Pittsburgh has gone to overtime in 4 of its last 7 games. I expect another close battle in this Metropolitan Division rivalry game.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-105) is the lean, mostly because both Hart and Jarry have been very giving lately.

The Over has cashed in 5 of the past 7 road games for the Flyers and has cashed at a 5-0-1 clip in the past 6 home games for the Penguins. The Over is also 7-3-1 in the past 11 games overall for Pittsburgh, too.

In addition, the Over has connected in 10 of the previous 14 meetings between these Pennsylvania rivals.

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New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

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

The New York Islanders (33-25-8) travel to meet the Pittsburgh Penguins (32-22-9) Thursday at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Islanders picked up an important 3-2 win against Buffalo Sabres  Tuesday as the Under cashed. With that win over the Sabres, New York moved into the top wild-card spot with 16 regular-season games remaining. The Under is 6-0-1 in the past 7 games for the Isles.

The Penguins are a point behind the Islanders, sitting in the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, although it has 3 games in hand. Pittsburgh picked up a 5-4 win in overtime last time out against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and 3 of the team’s past 6 games have gone to OT, posting 5 wins during the span.

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Islanders at Penguins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Islanders +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Penguins -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Islanders +1.5 (-210) | Penguins -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -135 | U: +115)

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Islanders at Penguins projected goalies

Ilya Sorokin (22-18-6, 2.34 GAA, .925 SV%, 5 SO) vs. Tristan Jarry (19-7-5, 2.77 GAA, .916 SV%, 1 SO)

Sorokin has been sharp lately, allowing 3 or fewer goals in each of his past 6 starts. He allowed 2 goals on 24 shots in a 3-2 win against the Sabres last time out, and he is 2-0-0 with a 1.51 GAA and .936 SV% in 2 March outings.

Jarry was hammered for 4 goals on just 12 shots last time out against the Blue Jackets before getting pulled early in the 2nd period in favor of Casey DeSmith. Still, he hasn’t lost in 4 consecutive starts. Jarry is 0-2-0 with a 4.05 GAA and .890 SV% in 2 starts against the Isles this season.

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Islanders at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Islanders 4, Penguins 3

Moneyline

The ISLANDERS (+125) are worth a look as short ‘dogs on the road in the Steel City.

New York has posted 5 wins in the past 7 games overall, while also going 5-2 in the past 7 games inside the Metropolitan Division.

On the flip side, the Penguins (-145) have won just 5 of the past 18 games against Eastern Conference foes, while going just 1-9 in the past 10 games inside the Metro.

Puck line/Against the spread

If you want some insurance, the Islanders +1.5 (-210) will cost you twice as much as your potential return. That’s just too expensive for not enough reward.

PASS, and look to the moneyline instead.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-135) is the way to go now that the total has dropped from 6.5.

The Over has cashed at a 3-0-2 clip in the past 5 meetings in this series. The Over is also 3-1-1 in the past 5 games inside the Metropolitan Division for the Islanders, too.

For the Penguins, the Over is 5-1-1 in the past 7 games against Eastern Conference foes, while cashing at a 4-0-1 clip in the past 5 home outings.

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Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets (20-37-6) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (31-22-9) Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jackets vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blue Jackets have dropped the last 2 games by a combined score of 9-4. Columbus has allowed 3 or more goals in 5 consecutive games and has alternated the Over and Under across the past 6 outings.

The Penguins had a 4-game win streak snapped with a 4-1 loss at the Florida Panthers Saturday. Pittsburgh has allowed 3 or more goals in 3 of the past 4, and 12 of the past 16, games.

This is the 3rd of 4 regular-season meetings. Pittsburgh won 4-1 at home on Dec. 6 behind G Tristan Jarry and won in Columbus by a 6-3 count on Oct. 22, also behind Jarry.

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Blue Jackets at Penguins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jackets +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Penguins -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jackets +1.5 (+105) | Penguins -1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Blue Jackets at Penguins projected goalies

Elvis Merzlikins (7-17-2, 4.15 GAA, .879 SV%) vs. Tristan Jarry (19-7-5, 2.77 GAA, .916 SV%, 1 SO)

Merzlikins allowed 4 goals on 23 shots in just over a period of action before getting pulled against the Ottawa Senators Saturday. He is 0-2-0 with a 5.12 GAA and .863 SV% in 2 starts against the Penguins this season.

Jarry turned aside 4 goals on 31 shots in a 5-4 OT win at the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday. The British Columbia native is 10-4-0 with a 2.63 GAA and .923 SV% in 17 home outings and 2-0-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .944 SV% against CBJ this season.

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Blue Jackets at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 5, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline

The Penguins (-300) will cost 3 times your potential return, and that’s just way too much risk for not enough reward. Even in a multi-team parlay, the Pens just don’t have value.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The PENGUINS -1.5 (-125) are much cheaper laying the goal and a half. Pittsburgh has won and covered on the puck line as favorites in both meetings with the Blue Jackets this season, winning each by 3 goals.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-115) is the lean, but expect it to be a close shave.

The Over is 7-3 in the past 10 games for the Blue Jackets against Eastern Conference foes and is 5-1 in the past 6 following a loss of 3 or more goals.

The Over is 3-0-1 in the past 4 home games for the Pens, while cashing at a 4-1-1 clip in the past 6 against Eastern Conference opponents.

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New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

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

The New York Islanders (28-24-7) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (27-19-9) Monday. The opening faceoff at PPG Paints Arena is slated for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

New York is 1-2-2 over its last 5 games. The Islanders’ lone win in that span came was a 5-4 victory against this Pittsburgh club Friday. This return game is taking place with just 1 game in between for each side. New York lost 6-2 at the Boston Bruins Saturday.

The Penguins followed up their Friday setback against New York with a 5-2 home loss to the New Jersey Devils Friday. The 10 goals allowed in the back-to-back losses mark the most Pittsburgh has yielded in back-to-back games since Dec. 27-28.

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Islanders at Penguins odds

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  • Moneyline: Islanders +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Penguins -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Islanders +1.5 (-210) | Penguins -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +115 | U: -135)

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Islanders at Penguins projected goalies

Ilya Sorokin (18-17-5, 2.44 GAA, .923 SV%, 5 SO) vs. Tristan Jarry (16-5-5, 2.65 GAA, .921 SV%, 1 SO)

Sorokin was between the pipes for the Friday meeting with the Pens. He did yield 4 goals, but Pittsburgh fired 44 shots in that game. The 3rd-year netminder owns a .909 SV% across 7 career starts against the Pens.

Jarry is getting back between the pipes after a 9-game stint on the shelf due to an upper-body injury. In 1 previous start against the Isles this season, he yielded 5G on 42 shots.  Jarry owns a .922 SV% at home.

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Islanders at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 3, Islanders 2

Moneyline

The Isles and Pens are tied with 63 points and hold the two Wild Card spots in the Eastern Conference. A horde of pursuers are upon them, so Monday’s contest is a key match-up. Pittsburgh is 15-7-4 on home ice, is getting healthier of late and has a special-teams advantage. The PENGUINS (-150) are a solid play in this revenge spot.

Puck line/Against the spread

AVOID.

Jarry’s return is likely a plus, but there is some gray area in the prognostication after his week-and-a-half off.

Over/Under

The Under is a lean but it’s pricey here. PASS.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders odds, picks and predictions

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

The Pittsburgh Penguins (27-17-9) visit the New York Islanders (27-23-7) in a Metropolitan Division matchup Friday. Face-off from UBS Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penguins vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Pittsburgh won 3-1 Tuesday at San Jose, covering as a -171 favorite. It was the Penguins’ 3rd win in their last 5 games. They are 5-5 in their last 10, along with a 5-5 record against the spread (ATS).

New York is on a cold streak, recently losing as a -200 home favorite to Ottawa 3-2 in a SO Tuesday. The loss was their 3rd straight and 6th in the last 10 games.

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Penguins at Islanders odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Penguins -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Islanders -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins +1.5 (-280) | Islanders -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Penguins at Islanders projected goalies

Tristan Jarry (16-5-5, 2.65 GAA, .921 SV%) vs. Ilya Sorokin (17-17-5, 2.40 GAA, .923 SV%)

Jarry last started in a 2-1 OT loss on Jan. 22 vs. New Jersey before getting injured and missing significant time. In that loss he allowed 2 goals on 25 shots for an SV% of .920 in his 61 minutes of playing time.

Sorokin saw his last action in Tuesday’s loss to Ottawa. He allowed 2 goals on 34 shots for an SV% of .941 in that 3-2 SO loss.

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Penguins at Islanders picks and predictions

Prediction

Islanders 2, Penguins 1

Moneyline

LEAN ISLANDERS (-115).

New York, despite being the slightly worse team, has a good chance to come away with the win here. New York won 5-1 in the 1st meeting of this 4-game season series and look to take this game vs. a divisional opponent that has been terrible in divisional games. Pittsburgh is 0-6 in their last 6 against their division and 1-5 in their last 6 following a win.

Puck line/Against the spread

LEAN PENGUINS +1.5 (-280).

Pittsburgh should make this a close game despite their recent ATS mediocrity and struggles within the division. Both these teams are very similar and it is hard to consistently blow out a team that is very similar to yours and the Islanders already have a blowout win against Pittsburgh. I’m not a fan of betting on such a heavy favorite so feel free to avoid this bet, if you do bet I would suggest a wager to win half a unit.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (+105).

The Under is slightly safer for both teams of late. The Under is 4-1 in the Islanders last 5 vs. the Eastern Conference and is 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 2+ goals in the previous game. For Pittsburgh the Under is 9-1-2 in their last 12 vs. the Metropolitan division and 5-1-2 in their last 8 Friday games.

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Colorado Avalanche at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

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

The Colorado Avalanche (27-18-3) begin a 3-game road trip Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins (24-16-9) at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Avalanche have won 7 of its last 8 games, including a 4-2 win in the Mile High City against the St. Louis Blues in the last outing prior to the All-Star break. The Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 games overall for the Avs.

The Penguins suffered a 6-4 loss at home to the San Jose Sharks prior to the break, and Pittsburgh has won just once in regulation in the last 6 games, going 2-1-3 during the span. In 5 of the last 7 games for the Pens, regulation has not determined a winner, with a pair of OT wins, 2 OTL and 1 SOL.

This is the 1st of 2 regular-season meetings, as the teams will also square off in Denver on March 22.

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Avalanche at Penguins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Penguins -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche +1.5 (-270) | Penguins -1.5 (+190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Avalanche at Penguins projected goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (20-11-3, 2.60 GAA, .920 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Casey DeSmith (7-10-4, 3.35 GAA, .901 SV%)

Georgiev has picked up victories in 4 consecutive starts, allowing a total of just 6 goals. That’s good for a 1.50 GAA and .954 SV%. He has lost 2 of his last 3 outings against Eastern Conference teams, however.

DeSmith was on the short end of the 6-4 loss to the Sharks on Saturday, allowing 5 goals on 31 shots. He has won just twice in the last 6 outings, allowing 5 or more goals in 3 of his previous 4 assignments.

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Avalanche at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Penguins 3

Moneyline

The AVALANCHE (-110) were playing very consistent hockey prior to the break, and Colorado finally has been looking like a dominant force capable of making another deep run into the Stanley Cup playoffs.

The Penguins (-110) have been dealing with injuries, particularly in the crease, and Pittsburgh is just 5-12 in the last 17 games overall, and 7-21 in the last 28 games against winning teams.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Avalanche +1.5 (-270) will cost you over 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive if you want some insurance and can’t play Colorado straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (+100) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

The Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 games overall for the Avs, but the Over has hit in 4 of their past 5 against Eastern Conference foes. When rested, Colorado has been potent, too, cashing the over at a 13-4-4 clip in the last 21 when playing on 3 or more days of rest.

The Over has connected at a 6-2-1 clip in the last 9 games at home for the Penguins, too.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

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

The Pittsburgh Penguins (24-15-8) travel to meet the Washington Capitals (25-19-6) Thursday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penguins vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Penguins picked up a wild 7-6 overtime victory against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. It was the 4th time in the last 5 games Pittsburgh needed OT to determine a winner, splitting the 4 outings.

The Capitals dropped a pair of games at Vegas and Colorado to close out a 3-game Western Conference road trip, and it is just 2-5 in the last 7 games.

The Pens topped the Caps 4-1 on Nov. 9 in Washington D.C. as the Under connected.

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Penguins at Capitals odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Penguins -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Capitals -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins +1.5 (-250) | Capitals -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Penguins at Capitals projected goalies

Casey DeSmith (7-9-3, 3.34 GAA, .900 SV%) vs. Darcy Kuemper (14-13-4, 2.57 GAA, .916 SV%, 5 SO)

DeSmith, the New Hampshire native, is expected to start. He has seen the Pens go to OT in each of his last 3 starts, winning 2 of those outings. He also made 24 saves on 25 shots in a 4-1 win in Washington on Nov. 9.

Kuemper was on the short end of that loss to the Pens and DeSmith in early November. He has dropped the last 2 starts, but he has managed a 4-4-1 record, 2.80 GAA and .906 SV% with 2 SO in 9 January outings.

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Penguins at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 4, Penguins 2

Moneyline

The CAPITALS (-115) are a strong play here, as Washington looks to avenge a loss against Pittsburgh in the 1st of 3 regular-season meetings.

The Penguins are 1-7 in the last 8 road games, while going 2-8 in the last 10 games against Eastern Conference foes and 0-5 in the last 5 against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Puck line/Against the spread

The CAPITALS -1.5 (+200) are worth a roll of the dice for a chance to  double up your potential return. As a favorite, Washington has posted a 1-4 record on the puck line in the last 5 tries, so there is some risk. Go lightly.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (-125) is the way to go in the nation’s capital.

The Under is 6-2-3 in the last 11 road games for the Penguins, while cashing at an 8-1-2 clip in the last 11 games against Metropolitan Division foes.

The Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 games at home for Washington, while going 8-3 in the last 11 inside the Metro, too.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils odds, picks and predictions

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

The Pittsburgh Penguins (23-15-7) meet the New Jersey Devils (29-12-4) Sunday at Prudential Center in Newark. Puck drop is scheduled for 2 p.m. (NHL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penguins vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Penguins have grabbed at least 1 point in each of the last 3 games, going 2-0-1 with at least 4 goals scored in each of the outings. Overall, Pittsburgh has won 5 of the last 7 games, with a slight 4-3 lean to the Under in that span.

The Devils revved things back up on the recently completed 5-game road trip, going 4-0-1. It has picked up points in 6 consecutive outings, and the Over has cashed in each of the previous 7 contests.

This is the 2nd game of 4 scheduled regular-season meetings, with the Devils winning in Pittsburgh on Dec. 30 in the 1st outing 2-1 as the Under comfortably hit.

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Penguins at Devils odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Penguins +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Devils -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins +1.5 (-210) | Devils -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Penguins at Devils projected goalies

Tristan Jarry (16-5-4, 2.68 GAA, .921 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Vitek Vanecek (18-5-2, 2.37 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO)

Jarry, a.k.a. “Jar Jar Wins”, allowed just 1 goal on 45 shots in a spectacular effort against the Ottawa Senators on Friday. That was his 1st game back after missing 2 1/2 weeks with a lower-body injury suffered at the Winter Classic in Boston.

Vanecek has won 6 consecutive starts, allowing 3 or fewer goals in each of his last 9 outings. He faced the Pens in Pittsburgh on Dec. 30, allowing 2 goals on 27 shots in the 2-1 win.

Vanecek is a perfect in January, going 5-0-0 with a 2.35 GAA and .925 SV% in his 5 appearances.

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Penguins at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 3, Penguins 2

Moneyline

The DEVILS (-140) are worth a roll of the dice, as New Jersey has been playing really well again after a rough end to December.

The Penguins (+120) have dropped 6 of the last 7 road outings, while going just 4-9 in the last 13 games overall. They’re also a dismal 7-19 in the last 26 tries against teams with a winning overall record.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Penguins +1.5 (-210) will cost you 2 times your potential return if you would like a little insurance and can’t just play Pittsburgh straight up. It’s not a good wager, and you should AVOID that.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-115) is easily the best play on the board in this Metropolitan Division battle.

The Under is 7-1-2 in the last 10 games for the Pens inside the Metro, while going 5-2-3 in the last 10 road games, and 6-2-2 in the previous 10 against teams with a winning overall record.

While the Over has been the rule for Devils lately, the Under is 3-1-3 in the previous 7 encounters with the Pens, including the 1st meeting in Pittsburgh.

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New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

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

The New Jersey Devils (22-11-2) meet the Pittsburgh Penguins (19-10-6) at PPG Paints Arena Friday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Devils vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Devils lost a pair of back-to-back games before and after the holiday break against the visiting Boston Bruins. The road has been a little more kind for New Jersey, going 12-1-1 in the last 14 games away from home.

Pittsburgh has dropped 3 in a row, although 2 of the setbacks occurred in overtime, including a 5-4 OT loss against Detroit on Wednesday. The Over is 2-0-1 in the past 3 games overall.

The Penguins meet the Devils for the 1st of 4 regular-season meetings.

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Devils at Penguins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Devils +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Penguins -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils +1.5 (-240) | Penguins -1.5 (+175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Devils at Penguins projected goalies

Vitek Vanecek (12-5-2, 2.39 GAA, .910 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Tristan Jarry (15-4-4, 2.77 GAA, .918 SV%, 1 SO)

Vanecek allowed 2 goals on 26 shots against the Bruins Wednesday, but he received just 1 goal of offensive support. He has been slipping a little in December, going just 1-3-2 with a 3.00 GAA and .878 SV% in 7 starts and 8 appearances in the month.

Jarry was tagged for 5 goals on 42 shots on the road against the New York Islanders on Tuesday. He has allowed 9 total goals on 78 shots in the last 2 games after yielding just 14 goals in his 1st 7 starts of the month.

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Devils at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 4, Devils 2

Moneyline

The PENGUINS (-125) have handled their business against the Devils (+105) in recent seasons, going 7-2 in the previous 9 meetings. The favorite is also 7-2 in the last 9 in this series, too.

In addition, New Jersey has managed to win just once in the previous 9 games overall, while going 0-4 in the last 4 games inside the Metropolitan Division.

Puck line/Against the spread

The PENGUINS -1.5 (+175) are worth a roll of the dice, but go lightly.

Pittsburgh is 0-1-2 in the last 3 games overall, but 4 of the team’s last 7 wins have been by 2 or more goals, while, again, New Jersey +1.5 (-240) has dropped 8 of the last 9 games overall, and it is ice cold.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-115) is the lean. The Under is 6-1 in the last 7 games overall for the Devils, while going 7-2 in New Jersey’s last 9 games on the road. The Under is 8-2-1 in the last 11 games when playing on a day of rest, too.

For the Pens, the Under is 5-2-3 in the last 10 games overall, while cashing at a 6-1-1 clip in the last 8 games inside the Metropolitan Division.

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