Rangers vs Penguins Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Center of Attention

The New York Rangers conclude their three-game road trip on Saturday afternoon with a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. The Rangers are favorites on the NHL odds board despite a 6-3 loss on Thursday night.

This will be just the second meeting of the season between these division rivals with the Rangers winning the first matchup 1-0 in Pittsburgh back in November.

Can the Rangers get back on track in Pittsburgh? Read on for our Rangers vs. Penguins NHL picks and predictions on Saturday, March 16.

Rangers vs Penguins odds

Rangers vs Penguins predictions

The New York Rangers are coming off a 6-3 loss in Tampa Bay on Thursday night. That was a game that saw the Blueshirts blow an early 2-0 lead and allow their most goals in a game in over two months. Igor Shesterkin came back down to Earth with five goals against after back-to-back shutout efforts.

On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Penguins got a much-need win with a 6-3 triumph over the lowly Sharks.

Despite selling at the trade deadline and being in a 2-6-1 rut, the Penguins are somehow still alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

The Rangers added at the deadline with Jack Roslovic, Alex Wennberg, and Chad Ruhwedel joining the club. Roslovic is getting a chance on the top line and he scored his first goal with New York in Thursday’s loss.

Roslovic had three shots on goal in the game with five total shot attempts. He’s complied eight shots on goal and 18 attempts through his four games with the Rangers.

We are once again getting Roslovic’s shots on goal total at 1.5 for Saturday afternoon’s contest. He’s gone Over 1.5 shots in nine of his last 10 games and 15 of his last 16 contests overall. That includes Over 2.5 shots on goal in nine of his last 12 games, so a small ladder play could be worth a look.

The Penguins have allowed a total of 113 shots in their last three games (37.66 per) to bring their season average to 30.3 on the year.

My best bet: Jack Roslovic Over 1.5 shots on goal (-175 at DraftKings)

Rangers vs Penguins same-game parlay

Roslovic Over 1.5 shots on goal

Rangers moneyline

Under 6 

+370 at DraftKings

Jack Roslovic hasn’t missed a beat in joining the New York Rangers with eight shots in four games. He’s getting more aggressive in the past two as well with a total of 11 shot attempts after just six in his first two contests with the club.

Pittsburgh may have the home-ice advantage but that’s likely the only advantage over New York in this one. While the Rangers haven’t been great at 5-on-5, their special teams (seventh-best power play and fifth-best penalty kill) and goaltending are more than enough to win.

That goaltending has resulted in a lot of Under games recently for the Rangers. Prior to their loss on Thursday night, the Rangers had six total goals or fewer in four straight games and nine of their previous 10 contests.

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Rangers vs Penguins moneyline and Over/Under analysis

The Rangers' odds opened at around -140 and haven’t moved much. Meanwhile, the Penguins' odds are as high as +123 after opening at +115.

The total has some variance across the board between 5.5 and a flat six. You can get Over 5.5 and Under 5.5 (+102 via FanDuel) or Over 6 (+100) and Under 6 (-120) at DraftKings.

Rangers vs Penguins betting trend to know

The Penguins have hit the game total Under in 47 of their last 80 games (+15.75 Units / 18% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Rangers vs. Penguins.. Find more NHL betting trends for Rangers vs. Penguins.

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