New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins odds, tips and predictions

The New York Rangers Fight against them Pittsburgh Penguins Wednesday will open each team's 2024-25 season. Puck drop from PPG Paints Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT/Max). Let's analyze the 24/7 NHL odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Rangers vs. Penguins Opportunities and meet our NHL expert picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting of the season; Last season the Rangers won two out of three games

The Rangers finished the 2023-24 season atop the Metropolitan Division with a record of 55-23-4 (114 points). They made a push in the playoffs, defeating the Washington Capitals in the first round and defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 in the second round before falling to the eventual champion Florida Panthers 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals. New York last won the Stanley Cup in 1994.

The Penguins finished fifth in the Metropolitan Division last season with a record of 38-32-12 (88 points) and missed the playoffs. They finished in midfield in goals scored (253; 18th out of 32) and goals allowed (248; ​​18th). Pittsburgh is aiming for a year of recovery after a disappointing 2023-24 season.

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Rangers to Penguins odds

Powered by BetMGM Sportsbook; Visit the USA TODAY sports scores and sports betting hub for a complete list of NHL odds. The last lines were updated at 5:54 p.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Rangers -145 (Bet $145 to win $100) | Penguins +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
• Puck Line (PL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+170) | Penguins +1.5 (-210)
• Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

The Rangers at the Penguins were the projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin vs. Tristan Jarry

Shesterkin is entering his sixth NHL season – all with the Rangers – and has been an integral part of the team's success. Last regular season he started 55 games with a 2.58 GAA, .913 SV% and 4 shutouts at 36-17-2.

Jarry is entering his ninth season – all with the Penguins. He started 48 games last season with three relief appearances and finished the season with a record of 19-25-5. He had a GAA of 2.91, a .903 SV%, with 6 shutouts.

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Rangers at Penguins tips and predictions

forecast

Rangers 4, Penguins 3

Money line

BET RANGERS (-145).

New York was one of the top teams in the NHL last season and will be desperate to start this season where it left off last year. With Shesterkin anchoring the defense in net, Pittsburgh will have a hard time finding success on offense, even at home. Expect a close clash with Rangers emerging victorious.

Puck Line/Against the Spread

HAPPEN.

The moneyline offers better value for the Rangers.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6 (-115).

Even with Shesterkin in net for the Rangers, expect a lot of energy on Wednesday's opening night. Expect a fast pace and a good number of goals. Pittsburgh allowed almost as many goals as they did last season, while New York had a goal difference of +53 goals against goals allowed.

With only 6 total, take the ABOVE.

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