For the upcoming matchup between the New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Rangers vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• This season, 23 of New York’s 53 games have gone over Friday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• A total of 26 of Pittsburgh’s games have ended with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.6 more than the combined scoring averages for the Rangers (2.98) and the Penguins (2.87).
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.5 goals per game, 0.0 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Rangers Moneyline: -200

• The Rangers are 20-14 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -200 or shorter, New York is 8-3 (winning 72.7% of the time).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Rangers have a 66.7% chance to win.

Penguins Moneyline: +166

• In 41 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Pittsburgh has pulled off the upset 14 times.
• The Penguins have won a single game with moneyline odds of +166 or longer (in seven such games).
• Pittsburgh’s implied probability to win this matchup is 37.6% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Pittsburgh 2

Rangers Points Leaders

• Artemi Panarin is one of New York’s leading contributors this season with 56 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.7%.
• Adam Fox has three goals and 39 assists for New York to compile 42 total points (0.8 per game).
• Through 43 games, Jonathan Tanner Miller has proven himself as another option for New York. He has 39 points (11 goals and 28 assists).
• In 38 games played this season, Igor Shesterkin (18-18-2) has allowed 104 goals.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby is among the top options on offense for Pittsburgh, with 58 points this season. He has put up 17 goals and 41 assists in 55 games.
• Rickard Rakell is a top scorer for Pittsburgh, with 45 total points this season. He has scored 24 goals and provided 21 assists in 54 contests.
• Bryan Rust has scored 20 goals and contributed 20 assists for Pittsburgh, giving him a point total of 40.
• Alex Nedeljkovic has an .899 save percentage (40th in the league), with 679 total saves, while allowing 76 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put together an 11-9-5 record between the posts for Pittsburgh this season.

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New York vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: NHL Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: New York City, New York
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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