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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