The Pittsburgh Penguins are solid 58.6 percent favorites over the New York Rangers. The Penguins are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +5 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 29 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Rangers. The Rangers goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.3% compared to the Penguins goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Igor Shesterkin 26, Stuart Skinner 21 SHOTS: Artemi Panarin 3.2, Sidney Crosby 3.1 GOALS: Artemi Panarin 0.5, Bryan Rust 0.54 PTS: Artemi Panarin has a 57% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Sidney Crosby has a 57% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Pittsburgh Penguins
| New York Rangers | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 16-14, 53% 237 | Record at Home | 11-14, 44% -447 | New York Rangers |
| VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 1-1, 50% -19 | VS New York Rangers | 1-1, 50% 55 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 10-18, 36% -781 | vs Team Under .500 | 15-14, 52% 135 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Record As Road Underdog | 10-11, 48% 61 | Record As Home Favorite | 8-10, 44% -347 | New York Rangers |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 21-23, 48% -2160 | After 1 or More Days Off | 23-19, 55% -1666 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
PAST 30 DAYS
| New York Rangers | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 2-5, 29% -273 | Record at Home | 4-3, 57% 66 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 0-0 No Games | VS New York Rangers | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 1-6, 14% -481 | vs Team Under .500 | 4-1, 80% 301 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Record As Road Underdog | 2-5, 29% -273 | Record As Home Favorite | 3-2, 60% 57 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 2-8, 20% -573 | After 1 or More Days Off | 8-3, 73% -379 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| New York Rangers | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 15-15, 50% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 13-13, 50% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 6-1, 86% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-4, 43% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 9-17, 35% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 19-12, 61% Over | UNDER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 21-23, 48% OVER | Opp Averages <2.8 G on Road | 5-6, 45% OVER | UNDER |
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SIDE VALUE - New York Rangers Road Games: 14-16, 47% +3 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 9-16, 36% -807 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - New York Rangers Road Games: 3-4, 43% +77 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 3-4, 43% -119
MONEY LINE - New York Rangers Road Games: 17-13, 57% +155 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 11-14, 44% +-443 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - New York Rangers Road Games: 5-2, 71% +232 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 5-2, 71% +245
OVER-UNDER RECORD - New York Rangers Road Games: 15-15, 50% -135 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 19-6, 76% + 1129 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - New York Rangers Road Games: 2-5, 29% -318 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 5-2, 71% + 255
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