Penguins at Rangers 10/17/17 - NHL Picks & Predictions
by Adam
Latest Odds : PIT -120 Total 6
The New York Rangers (1 - 5 - 0, 2 pts) are heading home to take on the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins (3 - 2 - 1, 7 pts). New York has been abysmal to start the season and now sit in the basement of the Metropolitan Division. Pittsburgh comes to town looking to establish themselves once again as the pride of the division.
The New York Rangers have been struggling in pretty much every facet of the game but it all starts with scoring. New York is ranked 26th in the NHL in goals scored this season as they are barely putting two pucks into the net per night. Kevin Shattenkirk (5 pots) is the surprise early season point leader for New York, and that's not a good thing. New York is also surrendering nearly 4 goals per game defensively which shows that the Rangers are giving up way too much in the net.
Pittsburgh is coming off of a nice win over Florida and the Penguins will look to use a couple days off to refresh and re-focus in this match-up. Pittsburgh is 11th in the NHL in goals scored this season with star Sidney Crosby (3 goals, 5 assists) leading the way. Pittsburgh should be able to take advantage of an abysmal New York defense en route to winning this game. Pittsburgh is, however, lackluster defensively as they are 30th in the league in goals allowed.
Recent Betting Trends:
Penguins are 49-21 in their last 70 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rangers are 1-7 in their last 8 overall.
Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
Free Betting Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -120
Lindqvist has struggled late and was even yanked from a game earlier this year in the middle of it. The Penguins have a strong offense and with Crosby on the team it is easy to see why the Penguins come out with a win. We like Pittsburgh to beat New York, 5 - 3.
by Adam
Latest Odds : PIT -120 Total 6
The New York Rangers (1 - 5 - 0, 2 pts) are heading home to take on the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins (3 - 2 - 1, 7 pts). New York has been abysmal to start the season and now sit in the basement of the Metropolitan Division. Pittsburgh comes to town looking to establish themselves once again as the pride of the division.
The New York Rangers have been struggling in pretty much every facet of the game but it all starts with scoring. New York is ranked 26th in the NHL in goals scored this season as they are barely putting two pucks into the net per night. Kevin Shattenkirk (5 pots) is the surprise early season point leader for New York, and that's not a good thing. New York is also surrendering nearly 4 goals per game defensively which shows that the Rangers are giving up way too much in the net.
Pittsburgh is coming off of a nice win over Florida and the Penguins will look to use a couple days off to refresh and re-focus in this match-up. Pittsburgh is 11th in the NHL in goals scored this season with star Sidney Crosby (3 goals, 5 assists) leading the way. Pittsburgh should be able to take advantage of an abysmal New York defense en route to winning this game. Pittsburgh is, however, lackluster defensively as they are 30th in the league in goals allowed.
Recent Betting Trends:
Penguins are 49-21 in their last 70 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rangers are 1-7 in their last 8 overall.
Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
Free Betting Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -120
Lindqvist has struggled late and was even yanked from a game earlier this year in the middle of it. The Penguins have a strong offense and with Crosby on the team it is easy to see why the Penguins come out with a win. We like Pittsburgh to beat New York, 5 - 3.

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