New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Rangers vs Penguins

The New York Rangers go up against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, January 31.

We’re keeping things simple by backing the Penguins on the 3-Way Moneyline. They should get the better of the Rangers and our betting prediction is available at odds of -127.

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New York Rangers have been defeated in four straight road games. Their previous contest was a 2-1 home defeat against New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden. Rangers racked up 21 shots and Mika Zibanejad bagged the only goal.

Pittsburgh Penguins have enjoyed five straight wins, most recently beating Chicago Blackhawks 6-2. It was a home success at PPG PAINTS Arena. Anthony Mantha had 3 points which includes 1 goal and 2 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Rangers who came out on top when they last played the Penguins. At PPG PAINTS Arena, a 6-1 win was recorded. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Rangers wins.

Starting Goalies

Jonathan Quick (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-12-2	3.1	.885	1
23/24	18-6-2	2.62	.911	2

Stuart Skinner (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-12-4	2.7	.896	2
23/24	36-16-5	2.62	.905	2

2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 25.3 shots on goal, with a 21.9% powerplay efficiency. The Rangers have given up 4.7 goals from 28.7 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.6%.

Mika Zibanejad is the top points scorer with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, with J.T. Miller racking up 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jonathan Quick have a 4.77 goal against average with a .825 save percentage.

The Penguins have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 9.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.0 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 97.1%.

The top points scorer is Evgeni Malkin with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Anthony Mantha is next in line after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Arturs Silovs have a 1.96 GAA with a .925 SV%.

New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation and a hand-picked bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There’s an attractive -127 that Pittsburgh Penguins are able to get the better of their opponents. This pick can be wagered on the 60-minute line for this NHL clash.

The NHL experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any hockey predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Rangers vs Penguins stats:

• Penguins have won 5 consecutive games.
• Penguins have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Penguins have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Rangers have lost their last 4 games on the road.
• Rangers have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Rangers have lost 14 of their last 20 games.

Penguins 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 55.9% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this figure between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rangers 3 - 6 Penguins

One bet that has caught our eye is the Penguins to claim a 6-3 correct score win. This selection is available at +2200 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Rangers

Penguins

1-0

Rangers

+6600

Penguins

+5500

2-0

Rangers

+6600

Penguins

+4500

2-1

Rangers

+1800

Penguins

+1400

3-0

Rangers

+5000

Penguins

+2800

3-1

Rangers

+2800

Penguins

+1700

3-2

Rangers

+1050

Penguins

+800

4-0

Rangers

+7000

Penguins

+3000

4-1

Rangers

+2500

Penguins

+1200

4-2

Rangers

+2200

Penguins

+1300

4-3

Rangers

+1200

Penguins

+900

5-0

Rangers

+12500

Penguins

+5000

5-1

Rangers

+4500

Penguins

+1700

5-2

Rangers

+2500

Penguins

+1200

5-3

Rangers

+2900

Penguins

+1800

5-4

Rangers

+2200

Penguins

+1700

6-0

Rangers

+2200

Penguins

+7000

6-1

Rangers

+11000

Penguins

+3500

6-2

Rangers

+5500

Penguins

+2000

6-3

Rangers

+4000

Penguins

+2200

6-4

Rangers

+5500

Penguins

+3500

6-5

Rangers

+5000

Penguins

+4000

7-0

Rangers

+5000

Penguins

+10000

7-1

Rangers

+5000

Penguins

+6000

7-2

Rangers

+13000

Penguins

+5000

7-3

Rangers

+8000

Penguins

+4000

7-4

Rangers

+8000

Penguins

+5000

7-5

Rangers

+11000

Penguins

+8000

7-6

Rangers

+11000

Penguins

+10000

8-1

Rangers

+11000

Penguins

+10000

8-2

Rangers

+11000

Penguins

+8000

8-3

Rangers

+11000

Penguins

+9000

8-4

Rangers

+14000

Penguins

+8000

8-5

Rangers

+14000

Penguins

+11000

9-2

Rangers

+14000

Penguins

+14000

9-3

Rangers

+14000

Penguins

+14000

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New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Pittsburgh Penguins odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -192 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 66% chance of winning. The market suggests that New York Rangers are least likely to win at +158.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -100.

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Moneyline

Rangers

+158

Penguins

-192

3-Way Moneyline

Rangers

+280

Tie

+330

Penguins

-127

Puck Line

Rangers +1.5

-154

Penguins -1.5

+126

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Rangers Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 4.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 28
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 32.3
• Hits: 23.3
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 25.3
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 31.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 25.7
• Hits: 18
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 5.2

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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