Rangers vs. Penguins: NHL Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions (Tuesday)
Three electric matchups headline tonight’s eight-game NHL slate as the red-hot Rangers take on the Penguins in a divisional clash, the Maple Leafs host the Lightning in Toronto, and the Devils square off against the Hurricanes.
Here are my top three bets for tonight’s action on the ice. And here’s a closer look at Rangers vs. Penguins.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
NHL Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Rangers vs. Penguins
The Rangers notched their seventh straight victory Sunday night as they demolished the Blackhawks 7-1 in Chicago. As for the Penguins, they saw their seven-game win streak snapped on Sunday in a 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes. This Metropolitan Division showdown is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from PPG Paints Arena.
Not much separates these two teams, whether in the standings or on the stat sheet. The Rangers hold a one-point edge over the Pens in the standings, their power play is 2.7% better and they’re allowing 0.13 fewer goals per game. On the other hand, Pittsburgh is scoring 0.20 more goals than New York and they’re 1.88% higher on the penalty kill.
With that being said, I’m going to back the Penguins to collect the two points tonight. The only true edge that I can find is their home-ice advantage. Pittsburgh is 9-3-2 when playing at home this season and they’ve gone 6-1-1 over their last eight home games. Tristan Jarry is expected to get the start tonight between the pipes and he’s 8-1-0 at home this season with a 2.25 GAA and .934 SV%. Let’s ride with the Pens.
Bet: Pittsburgh Penguins Moneyline (-135)
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