Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers 3/16/23 – The Pittsburgh Penguins will travel to Madison Square Garden to face off against the New York Rangers. Pittsburgh currently sits at 34-23-10 on the season while NY has a record of 38-19-10. These teams have met twice this season, with Pittsburgh emerging victorious both times. However, the New York Rangers were predicted to claim the victory according to NHL betting picks.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers
Date & Time: Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Betting Odds
Penguins
Moneyline: +125
Puckline: +1.5 (-192)
Total: 6.5 over (-127)
Rangers
Moneyline: -156
Puckline: -1.5 (+155)
Total: 6.5 under (+103)
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Analysis
Pittsburgh Penguins was the favorite in their previous game against Montreal, yet they fell 6-4 to the Canadiens. Jake Guentzel scored twice and had an assist, Kris Letang also scored a goal and provided an assist, and Evgeni Malkin added another goal and an assist. Tristan Jarry started the game, but allowed four goals on only seven shots faced. After being pulled after the first period, Casey DeSmith replaced Jarry and stopped 13 out of 14 shots he faced – continuing the Penguins’ recent offensive success. Pittsburgh has scored three or more goals in nine of their last 10 games, ranking 13th for goals per game and fifth in shots per contest. On defense, Pittsburgh has been very poor and goaltending average; they rank 17th against goals per game and 27th when it comes to shots against per contest. Pittsburgh is currently fourth in the Metropolitan division and has a five-point lead on the Florida Panthers who are just outside the Wild Card.
New York Rangers was a favorite to beat Washington Capitals 5-3 in their last game, with Patrick Kane scoring once and providing an assist; Mika Zibanejad adding two goals while Vincent Trocheck chipping in with two assists; Igor Shesterkin stopping 28 of 31 shots faced. Recently, NY Rangers offense has struggled, scoring three or fewer goals in seven of the last 10 games; ranking 14th and 16th respectively for goals per game and shots per game respectively. On defense, New York ranks ninth nationally for goals against per game and seventh in terms of shots against per contest. New York is currently third in the Metropolitan division with an eight-point advantage over fourth-place Penguins. The Rangers appear likely to make the playoffs.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Against the Spread
Pittsburgh are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers. Pittsburgh are 7-13 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. Pittsburgh are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Rangers’ last 9 games against Pittsburgh. The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Rangers’ last 7 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Rangers’ last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh. NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division. NY Rangers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games played in March.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Free Pick
Pittsburgh has won both meetings this season, but it will be difficult for the Penguins to sweep three straight against an extremely talented Rangers squad. New York boasts a significant edge on defense and goaltending in this matchup; both have been strong points this year for New York. NHL betting tips predict that New York will take this matchup at home.
Free Pick: New York Rangers -1.5 (+155)
