The Pittsburgh Penguins are slight 50.5 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 33 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Rangers. The Rangers goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.8% compared to the Penguins goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 87.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Igor Shesterkin 30, Alex Nedeljkovic 25 SHOTS: Mika Zibanejad 2.9, Sidney Crosby 3.2 GOALS: Chris Kreider 0.64, Sidney Crosby 0.47 PTS: Artemi Panarin has a 62% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Erik Karlsson has a 59% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: New York Rangers
| New York Rangers | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 7-2, 78% 424 | Record at Home | 4-5, 44% -171 | New York Rangers |
| VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 0-0 No Games | VS New York Rangers | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 4-0, 100% 340 | vs Team .500 or Better | 5-6, 45% -139 | New York Rangers |
| Record As Road Underdog | 3-1, 75% 210 | Record As Home Favorite | 2-4, 33% -271 | New York Rangers |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 12-3, 80% -972 | After 1 or More Days Off | 7-8, 47% -867 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
PAST 30 DAYS
| New York Rangers | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 6-1, 86% 440 | Record at Home | 3-4, 43% -143 | New York Rangers |
| VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 0-0 No Games | VS New York Rangers | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 4-0, 100% 340 | vs Team .500 or Better | 5-5, 50% -64 | New York Rangers |
| Record As Road Underdog | 3-1, 75% 210 | Record As Home Favorite | 1-3, 25% -243 | New York Rangers |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 10-1, 91% -649 | After 1 or More Days Off | 6-6, 50% -585 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| New York Rangers | RECORD | Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 4-5, 44% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 6-2, 75% Over | UNDER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-4, 43% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 5-1, 83% Over | UNDER |
| 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 | 5-6, 45% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 7-4, 64% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - New York Rangers Road Games: 4-5, 44% -380 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 4-5, 44% -150 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - New York Rangers Road Games: 4-3, 57% -180 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 3-4, 43% -122
MONEY LINE - New York Rangers Road Games: 5-4, 56% +53 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 5-4, 56% 24 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - New York Rangers Road Games: 5-2, 71% +253 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 4-3, 57% +52
OVER-UNDER RECORD - New York Rangers Road Games: 5-4, 56% + 55 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 5-4, 56% + 55 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - New York Rangers Road Games: 4-3, 57% + 64 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 4-3, 57% + 64
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