- The Penguins are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Rangers
- Rangers vs. Penguins Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: ABC | TVA | RSN | RSN1
The New York Rangers (22-27) visit PPG Paints Arena to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (27-14) on Jan. 31 in Pittsburgh, PA. The puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
The Penguins are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+120).
The Rangers vs. Penguins Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Rangers vs. Penguins Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rangers | +1.5 -145 | 6 +100 | +165 |
| Penguins | -1.5 +120 | 6 -120 | -120 |
Rangers vs Penguins Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Penguins will win this game with 85.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Rangers vs Penguins Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Rangers will cover the spread with 66.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Rangers Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in their last 9 away games (+9.15 Units / 79% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+8.20 Units / 58% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+6.70 Units / 42% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 away games (+5.90 Units / 13% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 3P Game Total Under in their last 5 games (+5.20 Units / 90% ROI)
Penguins Best Bets & Trends
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 13 games (+9.00 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+7.95 Units / 72% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games (+7.10 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 9 of their last 20 games (+6.70 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 2P Puck Line in 8 of their last 12 games (+5.95 Units / 41% ROI)
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rangers are 27-28 against the spread this NHL season (-8.9 Units / -9.72% ROI).
- Rangers are 22-33 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.1 Units /-24.21% ROI
- Rangers are 23-30 when betting the Over for -9.95 Units / -16.21% ROI
- Rangers are 30-23 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units /9.11% ROI
Penguins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Penguins are 32-20 against the spread this NHL season (+13.55 Units /17.16% ROI).
- Penguins are 27-25 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / 5.66% ROI
- Penguins are 26-24 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.35% ROI
- Penguins are 24-26 when betting the Under for -5.05 Units / -8.7% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Penguins vs Rangers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby (Pit) | +130 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | +160 |
| Rickard Rakell (Pit) | +180 |
| Evgeni Malkin (Pit) | +175 |
| J.T. Miller (NYR) | +220 |
| Vincent Trocheck (NYR) | +240 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Penguins vs Rangers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Kindel (PIT) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -190 |
| Kris Letang (PIT) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Thomas Novak (PIT) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -200 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Will Cuylle (NYR) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Penguins vs Rangers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Kindel (PIT) | 1.5 +100 | 1.5 -135 |
| Kris Letang (PIT) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -125 |
| Thomas Novak (PIT) | 1.5 +100 | 1.5 -135 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 2.5 -118 | 2.5 -115 |
| Will Cuylle (NYR) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -125 |
Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Penguins
The Rangers are 21-33 (.389) this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 4-16 (.200) when tied after the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 59-75 (.440) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers were 31-4 (.886) when allowing 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .856
Penguins: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers
The Penguins were 33-48 (.407) last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins are 97-116 (.455) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins are 11-25 (.306) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins are 59-72 (.450) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Rangers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers scored 18 goals while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers had 0.5 points per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Rangers primary assisted on 14 goals while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers recorded 1.3 shots per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.8
Penguins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins have 0.2 rush chances per game on the power play since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.3
The Penguins have 7.3 slot shots per game in the second period this month — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.9
The Penguins have 12.0 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.1
The Penguins have 67 forecheck chances while leading this season — most among NHL Teams
Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers have allowed 36 forecheck chances against the power play this season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers have allowed 11 forecheck chances against the power play this month — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers have a .683 save percentage in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .815
The Rangers allowed 5 cycle chances while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
Penguins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Penguins have made 1.0 saves per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.7
The Penguins have allowed 8 forecheck chances while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
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