Rangers vs Penguins Odds, Predictions and Best Bet for Saturday Afternoon (Feb 26)
- The New York Rangers are home to the Pittsburgh Penguins from PPG Paints Arena at 3:00 PM EST
- Igor Shesterkin is projected to start against Tristan Jarry
- Read below for the Rangers vs Penguins odds, prediction, and best NHL betting pick for Saturday
The New York Rangers travel across Pennsylvania to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, February 26th, 2022. Puck drop is set for 3:00 PM EST at PPG Paints Arena and will be broadcasted on ABC and Sportsnet. The New York Rangers are listed at +133, with Pittsburgh at -162 in the Rangers vs Penguins odds. The total for this matchup in the Saturday NHL odds is listed at 6.0, with the over at +100.
Will the Pittsburgh Penguins be able to end their three-game losing streak? Let’s look closer at the Rangers vs Penguins odds at Barstool Sportsbook and find out what the best NHL pick is for Saturday, February 26th, 2022.
Rangers vs Penguins Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Rangers | +133 | +1.5 (-186) | O 6 (+100) |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | -162 | -1.5 (+150) | U 6 (-121) |
Odds as of February 25th at Barstool Sportsbook.
Pennsylvania online sports betting markets list the Penguins at +102 to win this game outright in regulation on Saturday afternoon.
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New York Rangers Still Thriving NHL Odds Wise
So, the New York Rangers have shown few signs of slowing down from their early-season hot start. As a matter of fact, New York has cemented their place in the division going 7-2-1 in their past ten games. The result is they are nestled right between the Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins. They’re currently priced at +600 in the NHL Divisional odds. That represents value.
While the Rangers are locked in a playoff spot, seeding could be interesting. New York is three points out of first place at press time and one point ahead of Pittsburgh with two games in hand. New York is close because of Igor Shesterkin.
Consistency is a big part of Igor Shesterkin's game.@MikeKellyNHL | @LGRed | #NHLOnTheFly | @NYRangers pic.twitter.com/3RNAkv5jqN
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) February 25, 2022
So, with 31 games to go, New York has a battle. In their latest run of six games, the Rangers have allowed 10 goals as they have scored 18. It does matter who is in net. Shesterkin has played like the leader for the Vezina Trophy. Also, his save percentage and numbers are in another class right now. It is partly why the NHL odds via betting percentage (57%) are siding with the Rangers against the Penguins on Saturday.
Penguins’ Stanley Cup Odds Taking A Hit
Losing three straight games has the Penguins’ Stanley Cup odds getting a little longer. This is a team that started the season at around +2400 to win the Stanley Cup. Pittsburgh is now at +1500 odds to win the Stanley Cup nestled, among the top ten teams. At one point around mid-January, the Penguins were just +1200. Things have mostly stabilized between +1200 and +1500.
Pittsburgh normally plays well at home and has a solid home record with a 14-8-5 mark. Lately, they have struggled at PPG Paints Arena. That was punctuated by a 6-1 drubbing at the hands of the New Jersey Devils of all teams. Overall, Pittsburgh has lost three of their past four home contests — giving up 18 goals in the process. Then, there was this.
Mike Matheson out week-to-week with an upper-body injury, forcing Penguins to make defensive tweaks https://t.co/cVirCBIWFp
— Post-Gazette Sports (@PGSportsNow) February 25, 2022
Pittsburgh now has lost a little of their continuity on defense which could be a problem, especially on Saturday.
Rangers vs Penguins Recent Results
| Date | Result | Moneyline | Puckline | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2021 | Penguins 5 Rangers 2 | PIT | PIT | Over |
| 4/6/2021 | Rangers 8 Penguins 4 | NYR | NYR | Over |
| 3/9/2021 | Penguins 5 Rangers 1 | PIT | PIT | Push |
| 3/7/2021 | Penguins 4 Rangers 2 | PIT | PIT | Push |
| 2/1/2021 | Rangers 3 Penguins 1 | NYR | NYR | Under |
Rangers vs Penguins Prediction & Pick
The Pittsburgh Penguins are desperate for a win on Saturday as they have scuttled around .500 (4-4-2) in their last ten games. New York is rolling along and has won the last six times they have played on Saturdays.
So can Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin raise their games without their defense and goaltending being quite at its best? That answer is yes, it is possible. However, there is again Igor Shesterkin to consider.
McDavid, Matthews, Draisaitl, Huberdeau, Gaudreau all have compelling arguments among a few others, but shouldn't Igor Shesterkin (.940, 1.98 GAA) be the front-runner for the Hart Trophy in this very moment? Last G to win was Price in 2015 with a 1.96 GAA and .933.
— IceHockey24.com (@IceHockey24COM) February 25, 2022
Along with Shesterkin, the Rangers have a pretty good offense of their own. They also have four players with more than 45 points and 20 man-advantage points.
Pick the Rangers at +133 in the Rangers vs Penguins odds via Barstool Sportsbook and the team over of 2.5 goals on Saturday.
Pick: Rangers ML (+133), Rangers Over 2.5 Goals (-109)
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