If an apple a day keeps the doctor away then perhaps a visit to the big apple will be the cure the Pittsburgh Penguins need to get back on track after getting beaten up by the Rangers on Saturday. The Pens lost the game 4-2 and were out-hit 57 to 25, but they’ve shown tremendous bounce back ability over the past few months, going a perfect 12-0 following a loss.
- Pittsburgh is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games.
- The total has gone OVER in five of Pittsburgh's last six games.
- The Rangers are 1-4 SU in their last five games when playing Pittsburgh.
Taking a bite out of the Rangers at Madison Square Garden is something Pittsburgh has grown accustomed to lately, as they’ve won two straight at MSG with wins on March 13 and 27. The Pens are also hot on the road, as they’ve gone 8-1 in their last nine game outside of the Steel City.
The Rangers enter the home game as a slight underdog, Sportsbook the day at EVEN money with Pittsburgh at -110. This is a spot the Rangers have performed well in, as they’re 8-3 in their last 11 games as home dogs.
The game opened with a total of 5.5, and the trends point to an OVER. When facing a closing total of 5.5 or more, the Rangers have gone OVER in four straight, while the Pens have gone OVER in four of their last five in that spot.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the New York Rangers in this one found them earlier as 100 underdogs on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Penguins to win this game 3.1-2.6. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to spoil to the party on Tuesday; they are 49-27-8 this season, while the Rangers are 47-28-9. Pittsburgh is 38-32-14 on the totals; New York is 39-28-17. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 17-ranked New York Rangers and the No. 1-rated Pittsburgh Penguins in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New York Rangers No. 7-ranked offense (2.88 goals per game) against a Pittsburgh Penguins defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.49 goals per game allowed. The Rangers Sportsbook has clicked at a 18.94% rate while the Penguins have a 84.41% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Pittsburgh is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
- Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
- NY Rangers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Rangers's last 12 games
- NY Rangers is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Pittsburgh
- NY Rangers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at New York, Thursday, April 21st
