Rangers vs. Penguins betting odds and trends

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Rangers vs. Penguins betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins play on Saturday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, and the sportsbooks have the home team at -125 and the visitor at -106.

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Moneyline

Rangers to win vs Penguins -125

Bet $20, Payout $36.00

Rangers vs. Penguins Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
  • Time: 3:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ABC and ESPN+
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena
  • Favorite: Rangers (-125)
  • Underdog: Penguins (-106)
  • Over/under: 7.5

Rangers vs. Penguins Quick Facts

  • New York and its opponent have combined to put up more than 7.5 goals in 14 of 66 games this season.
  • In 13.8% of Pittsburgh’s previous games this season (9/65), the teams combined to score more than Saturday’s over/under of 7.5 goals.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two teams, 6.1, is 1.4 less than Saturday’s over/under.
  • The 5.6 goals per game that these two clubs give up combined are 2.0 less than the 7.5-goal total set for this match.

Rangers vs. Penguins Season Stat Insights

  • The Rangers are ranked 12th in the NHL with 216 goals this season, an average of 3.3 per contest.
  • On defense, the Rangers have been one of the best units in league action, giving up 176 goals to rank fifth.
  • With a +40 goal differential, they’re ranked seventh-best in the league.
  • The Penguins’ 185 total goals (2.8 per game) rank 25th in the NHL.
  • The Penguins are one of the toughest defensive squads in the league this season, conceding 187 goals (2.9 per game) to rank 10th.
  • Their -2 goal differential ranks 17th in the league.

Rangers vs. Penguins Moneyline Insights

  • Through 51 games as the moneyline favorite this season, New York has won 35 times.
  • The Rangers have a record of 27-16 this season in games with their moneyline odds shorter than -125.
  • The moneyline odds say New York has a 55.6% chance of winning this game.
  • In Pittsburgh’s 26 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 11 wins.
  • Pittsburgh has won nine of its 23 games when it is the underdog by -106 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The Penguins have a 51.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Rangers vs. Penguins Leaders

Rangers Leaders

  • One of New York’s top offensive options this season is Artemi Panarin, who has recorded 87 points in 66 games.
  • With 24 goals and 39 assists, Vincent Trocheck is one of the most important offensive options for New York with his 63 points (1.0 per game).
  • Chris Kreider has created 61 points for New York in 66 games this season, netting a goal on 15.5% of his shots and putting up 32 goals and 29 assists.
  • As New York’s top goalie, Igor Shesterkin has recorded 28 wins and 14 losses this season while giving up 113 goals with 1173 saves.

Penguins Leaders

  • Sidney Crosby’s 32 goals and 33 assists in 65 games for Pittsburgh add up to 65 total points on the season.
  • Evgeni Malkin is one of the impact players on offense for Pittsburgh with 50 total points (0.8 per game), with 19 goals and 31 assists in 65 games.
  • Erik Karlsson is a crucial player on offense for Pittsburgh with eight goals and 37 assists.
  • Tristan Jarry has a 19-21-5 record this season, with a .909 save percentage (26th in the league). He has 1157 saves, and has given up 115 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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