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Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Ottawa Senators (16-18-5) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (23-11-4) Monday at PPG Paints Arena for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Senators-Penguins sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Senators at Penguins: Projected starting goalies

Marcus Hogberg vs. Matt Murray

Hogberg, a third-round pick pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, will make his ninth career NHL start, and fifth of the season, Monday. He is 1-1-2 in 2019-20 with a .903 save percentage and a 3.10 goals against average. He has given up four goals in each of his last three starts.

Murray, a third-round pick in the 2012 draft, is 11-6-4 on the year with a .894 SV% and 2.96 GAA. He stopped 44 of 48 shots in a win over the Nashville Predators his last time out. He has given up 29 goals on 197 shots over his last seven games played.

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Senators at Penguins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 6, Senators 4

Moneyline (ML)

The Penguins (-303) are 8-2 across their last 10 games and 15-4-2 at home for the year. They’ve won two straight, sweeping a home-and-home with the Nashville Predators Friday (5-2) and Saturday (6-4). The Senators (+240) are 4-2-4 across their last 10 games, but just 5-13-3 on the road this season. They fell 4-3 in overtime to the New Jersey Devils Sunday.

Pittsburgh will win, but there’s no value on the moneyline wager with a $10 bet returning a profit of $3.30. Seek a better return on your investment on the spread.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Penguins (-2.5, +165) are laying a rare 2 goals on the puck line. Back the SENATORS (+2.5, -200) to lose by 2 or fewer goals or win outright. Hogberg isn’t as overmatched as it may seem against the struggling Murray and each of the Senators’ last three losses went to extra time.

The Sens are 23-16 against the spread for the season and 11-10 away from home. The Pens are 19-19 ATS overall and 9-12 on home ice.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 6.5 (+120) at plus-money and rest comfortably, wake up in the morning and collect your winnings. The Sens hit the Over in eight of their last 10 games while the Pens went 5-5 against the projected totals. There’s no reason to believe in either of these ‘tenders.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 145-118

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Nashville Predators odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Nashville Predators sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (21-11-4) and Nashville Predators (18-12-6) come out of the holiday break for an 8 p.m. ET puck drop at Bridgestone Arena in Tennessee Friday. We analyze the Penguins-Predators sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Penguins at Predators: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. Pekka Rinne

Murray is 10-6-4 with an .892 save percentage and 2.91 goals against average through 22 starts. He entered the break with two losses in his last three starts, giving up four goals on 14 shots against the Vancouver Canucks in his final outing.

Rinne got the win in four of his last five starts before the break to improve his season record to 13-5-3 through 21 starts. He has an .896 SV% and 2.93 GAA with three shutouts on the season.

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Penguins at Predators: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Predators 3, Penguins 1

Moneyline (ML)

The PREDATORS (-134) are modest home favorites over the Penguins (+110). The Preds are 10-6-4 at home for the season and entered the break 6-2-2 over their last 10 games and on a two-game winning streak. The Pens took a 4-1 loss against the Canucks last Saturday but are still 7-3-0 over their last 10 games; however, they’re just 7-7-2 as the road team this season.

Rinne comes into Friday in the better form of two goalies playing well below their career standards this season. It’s enough to side with the home team.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The PREDATORS (-1.5, +200) can warrant a small wager on the spread in hopes of a win by 2 or more goals. The Preds are just 16-20 against the spread overall and 8-12 at home while the Pens are 17-19 ATS overall but 9-7 on the road.

Five of Nashville’s last seven wins before the break were by 2 or more goals. Each of Pittsburgh’s last four losses was decided by a margin of at least 2 goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 5.5 (+105) at plus-money. The Penguins went 4-6-0 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games while the Predators were 6-3-1 against the projected totals. Both goaltenders playing to their potentials following the extended rest period will keep this below the number.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 141-111

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Edmonton Oilers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (20-10-4) visit the Edmonton Oilers (19-14-4) Friday at Rogers Place for a 9 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Penguins-Oilers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Penguins at Oilers: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. Mike Smith

Murray is 10-5-4 with an .897 save percentage and 2.85 goals against average. He stopped 25 of 28 shots in a win over the Detroit Red Wings his last time out, but hasn’t played since Dec. 7 due to the tremendous run backup Tristan Jarry has been on of late.

Smith has also been off for more than a week. He gave up six goals on 26 shots Dec. 12. He is 7-8-2 with an .896 SV% and 3.08 GAA.

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Penguins at Oilers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Oilers 5, Penguins 3

Moneyline (ML)

The Penguins (-134) have won three straight, including a 4-1 win at the Calgary Flames Tuesday. The Oilers (+110) fell 2-1 at the St. Louis Blues Wednesday and have dropped five of their last six. The Penguins remain without captain Sidney Crosby.

Take the value with the OILERS (+110). They’re 8-6-3 on home ice and getting plus-money. The Pens are just 6-6-2 on the road and shouldn’t be such heavy favorites against Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Co.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Get a little insurance by backing the OILERS (+1.5, -250) to stay within 1 goal in a loss or to win outright, albeit as a much less profitable play than the plus-money on the moneyline. The Oilers are 18-19 ATS for the season but just 4-13 at home, while the Pens are 16-18 ATS overall and 8-6 on the road. Plus, three of the Oilers’ last five losses were by just single tallies.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 5.5 (-139) with too rusty goaltenders expected to start. The two teams combine to average 6.18 goals for per game with 5.65 goals allowed per game.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 136-106

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Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Los Angeles Kings (13-18-2) and Pittsburgh Penguins (18-10-4) tussle in the Steel City at 7 p.m. ET Saturday. We analyze the Kings-Penguins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Kings at Penguins: Projected starting goalies

Jonathan Quick vs. Tristan Jarry

Quick picked up a victory over the Anaheim Ducks Thursday, and he has back-to-back wins with just one goal allowed in each outing. He didn’t allow a goal until the final minute in his game Tuesday against the New York Rangers, a power-play tally with an extra attacker. The Under is 6-0 in Quick’s past six appearances.

Jarry picked up a shutout last time out against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and he has three shutouts across his past four starts. Overall, he is 8-5-0 with a 1.76 goals against average and .941 save percentage. It’s possible Matt Murray makes an appearance in this one, but it’s hard to imagine the Pens will go away from Jarry while he’s running hot.

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Kings at Penguins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 4, Kings 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Penguins (-228) are too expensive on the moneyline, and the Kings (+185) aren’t a good play on the road against a difficult opponent. PASS, and look to the puck line instead.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

PENGUINS (-1.5, +125) is a great play on home ice. In four of their past five victories at home, the Pens have won by 2 or more goals, so roll the dice on a puck-line win and avoid the high risk of the moneyline.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (+115) is a nice play at plus-money. The Under is 7-2-1 in the past 10 on the road for the Kings, and 6-2-1 in their past nine as a dog away from home. The Under has connected in four of the past five for Pittsburgh, too, while going 23-8-1 in the past 32 games at home for the Pens.

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Montreal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Montreal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

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The Montreal Canadiens (13-11-6) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (17-9-4) Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for shortly after 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Canadiens-Penguins sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Canadiens at Penguins: Projected starting goalies

Carey Price vs. Matt Murray

Price has emerged from a poor stretch in which he allowed at least three goals in five of six starts. He has stopped 50 of 53 shots faced in picking up back-to-back wins in his last two outings. He has a .902 save percentage and 3.04 goals against average for the year.

Murray is 10-5-4 on the year with a .897 SV% and 2.85 GAA, but he has just one win in his last eight decisions. He stopped 25 of 28 shots faced against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday.

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Canadiens at Penguins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 2, Canadiens 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Canadiens are coming off a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers Friday, but they’re just 2-6-2 across their last 10 games. The Penguins are 6-2-2 across their last 10 outings and have won three straight, including the 5-3 victory over the Red Wings. The previous two wins were shutouts with backup Tristan Jarry in the net.

The PENGUINS (-167) are the smart play with a 12-3-2 home record and plus-22 goal differential on the year. They’ve been largely unaffected by the month-long absence of C Sidney Crosby (core). The Canadiens (+137) are without C Jesperi Kotkaniemi (concussion) and LW Jonathan Drouin (wrist) and depth is a much more significant issue for them.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Penguins to win outright in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $6.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Back the CANADIENS (+1.5, -182) to keep this one close without having to face Crosby. Price is back to proper form and Pittsburgh won’t be able to pull away without a late, empty-net goal.

Montreal is 15-15 against the spread overall but 9-4 on the road. The Pens are 15-15 ATS overall and just 8-9 at home. The Habs will need to stay within one goal in a loss or win outright for a $10 bet to fetch a profit of $5.50.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 6.5 (-139). The Penguins have been forced to adapt to a slower, more defensive style without Crosby, while the Canadiens are without two of their top offensive players. Both teams are 6-4 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games, but this is a marquee goalie battle.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 111-93

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing Saturday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings NHL matchup, with NHL betting odds, picks and best bets

The Pittsburgh Penguins (16-9-4) and Detroit Red Wings (7-20-3) do battle Saturday evening at 7 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena in Hockeytown. We analyze the Penguins-Red Wings sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Penguins at Red Wings: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. Jimmy Howard

Murray is expected to get the start Saturday after Tristan Jarry posted a shutout Friday night, his second straight. There is a goaltender controversy in the Steel City, and Murray needs a big performance to keep Jarry from continuing to carve into his role. Murray is 9-5-4 with a 2.84 goals-against average and .897 save percentage with one shutout.

Howard has been terrible, going 2-11-1 with a 3.94 GAA and .887 save percentage, as he comes in on an 0-6-1 skid while allowing three or more goals in six of the past seven outings.

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Penguins at Red Wings: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 5, Red Wings 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Penguins (-209) are expensive, and even with Murray in there instead of the red-hot Jarry, they should have enough against the Red Wings (+170). Still, you can’t give twice as much as your return. That’s just not good business.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The PENGUINS (-1.5, +125) are an attractive play against the sieve known as Howard. In the past three wins by the Pens, they have also covered the puck line, so feel confident laying the goal and a half.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-150) will cost you quite a bit of juice, but you’re not going to have to worry about it. Howard has been terrible, and the Penguins will pepper him. In fact, they might be able to take care of the over themselves.

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Arizona Coyotes at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing the Arizona Coyotes at Pittsburgh Penguins Friday NHL matchup, with NHL betting odds, picks and best bets

The Arizona Coyotes (17-9-4) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (15-9-4) at Nationwide Arena Friday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Coyotes-Penguins odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Coyotes at Penguins: Projected starting goalies

Antti Raanta vs. Matt Murray

Raanta is expected to start and has a 5-3-2 record with a 2.66 goals against average and a .924 save percentage. Raanta suffered a tough loss in San Jose last Saturday stopping 26 of 29 shots.

Murray has a 9-5-4 record with a 2.84 GAA and a .897 SV%, with one shutout on the year. The Pittsburgh goaltender is projected in net and has not played since November 30th, when he allowed five goals on just 27 shots in a road defeat to St. Louis.

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Coyotes at Penguins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 4, Coyotes 2

Moneyline (ML)

The PENGUINS (-189) are the rested team Friday night going up against one of the best road teams in the NHL (Arizona 10-3-3 road mark). Pittsburgh counters with an 11-3-2 home record. Also, there is a possibility Pittsburgh may have Bryan Rust and Jordan Schultz back from injury (both game-time decisions). Take the Penguins.

A $10 bet with Pittsburgh results in a $5.29 profit with an outright win over the Coyotes.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Penguins are just 12-16 ATS, while the Coyotes are best in the NHL at 20-10. However, the Coyotes are the underdogs (+1.5, -182) and that does not look appealing. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (EVEN) is worth a small bet. The Over has connected in two of the previous three meetings between the teams. Also, Pittsburgh averages 3.5 goals per game at home, while Arizona averages 2.69 goals per contest on the road. 

Placing a $10 bet here will earn a $10.00 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.

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St. Louis Blues at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday night’s Blues at Penguins NHL matchup, with NHL betting odds, picks and best bets

The St. Louis Blues (18-5-6) head to Pittsburgh to face the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-9-4) at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Blues-Penguins odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Blues at Penguins: Projected starting goalies

Jordan Binnington vs. Matt Murray

Binnington is confirmed to start and has a 13-4-4 record with a 2.26 goals against average and .926 save percentage. Binnington has won two consecutive starts with five goals allowed on 66 total shots faced.

Murray has a 9-5-4 record with a 2.84 GAA and .897 SV%. The Pittsburgh goaltender has struggled mightily over his last four starts, surrendering four-plus goals in each while getting pulled once.

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Blues at Penguins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 4, Blues 3

Moneyline (ML)

The PENGUINS (-121) are a resilient team that sports a 10-3-2 record at home with a goal differential of 1.06 goals per game. St, Louis counters that with a 10-2-3 mark on the road while yielding just 2.6 goals per game. Also, the Penguins have won their last eight Wednesday games at home. Back Pittsburgh with a tiny bet.

A $10 bet with Pittsburgh results in an $8.26 profit with an outright win for the Penguins.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Penguins are 11-16 ATS, which is 25th in the NHL. St. Louis is 15-14 ATS which is good for 16th in the league. Just take a hard PASS here.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-134) is worth a play. The Over has connected in three straight matchups in this series. In those games, the teams combined for 20 goals (6.67 per contest). In their last five games, the Penguins have scored and surrendered 19 goals (3.8 per game each way), while the Blues have averaged 3.6 goals per contest in their last five. It is why the over is the way to go Wednesday.

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a $7.46 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at St. Louis Blues sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (14-8-4) travel to face the St. Louis Blues (16-5-6) at Enterprise Center Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Penguins-Blues odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Penguins at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. Jordan Binnington

Murray has a 9-4-4 record for Pittsburgh with a 2.72 goals against average and .901 save percentage. Murray was rested Friday night to start against St. Louis. He attempts to rebound after getting pulled against the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday night after allowing four goals on 14 shots.

Binnington has 12 wins in 20 starts (12-4-4). He was rested for Jake Allen Friday. Overall, he has a 2.27 GAA with a .925 save percentage. Binnington won his last start against the Tampa Bay Lightning, stopping 32 of 35 shots in a 4-3 win.

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Penguins at Blues: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Blues 3, Penguins 2

Moneyline (ML)

The BLUES (-129) and Penguins both played Friday night so this is a textbook “sludge” matchup. At least St. Louis is the home team and mostly explains why they are a small favorite on the moneyline. Also, Binnington has shown better form than Murray of late.

A $10 bet with St. Louis results in a $7.75 profit with an outright win for the Blues.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Both teams are under .500 against the spread. Pittsburgh is 11-15 while St. Louis is 12-14. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (+125) carries some risk but does have a solid plus number worthy of a small wager. St. Louis tends to play more defensive on the back end of back-to-backs. The wise move is to take the Under and try not to overthink it. 

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a $12.50 profit with a total of five or fewer goals scored.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-4) face the Columbus Blue Jackets (10-10-4) at Nationwide Arena Friday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Penguins-Blue Jackets odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Penguins at Blue Jackets: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. Joonas Korpisalo

Murray has struggled mightily of late as his goals against average has ballooned to 2.72 and his save percentage is only .901. The 9-4-4 record includes one shutout. He has allowed four-plus goals in each of his previous three starts.

Korpisalo has a 10-8-1 record for the Blue Jackets this season. He has a .901 SV% and 2.88 GAA. He stopped just 19 of 22 shots in his last start which was a 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Penguins at Blue Jackets: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 4, Blue Jackets 3

Moneyline (ML)

The PENGUINS (-121) are a bit of a risk but carry a decent value heading into Columbus considering they have won nine of the previous 10 meetings between the division rivals. Pittsburgh is our pick in a close game which could go to extra time.

A $10 bet with Pittsburgh results in an $8.26 profit with an outright win for the Penguins.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

It is a true study of contrasts as Pittsburgh found a way to win a wild one against the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday by a score of 8-6. It was down 6-3 at one point and there is hesitation to ride the Penguins to cover the -1.5 goals at +195. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-139) is our strong play Friday. Chances of both teams scoring three-plus goals are high. Pittsburgh and Columbus have averaged over seven goals combined in their previous 10 games.

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a $7.19 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.

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