On February 9, 2021, the Penguins were written off as washed up. Specifically, the “experts” said that Pittsburgh was no longer a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. On that day, the Penguins made two significant changes to their management team. Brian Burke was named President, and Ron Hextall took general manager duties. Since then, the Penguins have been one of the hottest teams in NHL betting.
Pittsburgh has taken a solid playoff position. Counter to that is a Rangers team fighting for its postseason life. New York has improved defensively in 2021. But power-play efficiency has been a flop.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, April 06, 2021, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Penguins at Rangers TV Coverage: | NBCSN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Penguins | +1½ (-225) | 6 (-112) | +103 |  |
| Rangers | -1½ (+185) | 6 (-108) | -123 | |
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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, the Penguins will get the online wagering benefit of the doubt. Pittsburgh attracts squares as a traditional power. So too, are the Penguins in top form. New York has burned a lot of gamblers this season. Neither sharps nor squares trust the Rangers. Contrarily, some bettors will like the Rangers’ price break on home ice. Against Pittsburgh, New York will be much more affordable.
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Overview
Pittsburgh is 24-12-2 with 18-18 over and under. Late on, the Penguins have paid in five of their last six games. Three of their previous five stayed under the total. Pittsburgh trails first-place Washington by four points. Both teams have played 38 games. In sum, the Penguins rank 7th for goal scoring and 16th for the power play. Defensively Pittsburgh is 14th for goals against and 19th for penalty killing. Naturally, Sidney Crosby leads the Pens with 15 goals, 28 assists, and a plus-seven.
New York Rangers Team Overview
The Rangers have hit a rough patch at the wrong time. To illustrate, New York lost three of its last five games. Three of those five matches stayed under the total. As a result, the Rangers are 17-15-5 with 14-21 under the total. New York ranks 12th in the NHL for goal scoring but 25th for the power play. Defensively they’re 12th for goals against and 7th for penalty killing. In sum, NYR is four points out of the final playoff spot. Boston is in 4th with three games in hand. Thus, the Rangers have no margin for error.
Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers Betting Trends
- Pittsburgh is 7-4 in their last 11 away games
- The Penguins are 2-5 under the total on road ice
- New York has won five of their last seven games on home ice
- Over the total has paid in six of the Rangers last eight home games
- Pittsburgh has won eight of their last 11 games against the Rangers
- Only one of the previous five meetings in this series cleared the total
- The Penguins have paid in three of their last five games at the Rangers
- The Penguins and Rangers are 5-2 over the total at New York
Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, the Penguins have reliable NHL betting results at the Rangers. Most important of all, Pittsburgh is playing their best hockey of the year. New York is not in the Penguins class.
Penguins at Rangers SBG Best Bet: Pittsburgh Penguins.