Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Penguins vs Rangers

The Pittsburgh Penguins clash with the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, with face-off scheduled for 12:30 on Saturday, February 28.

We are having a wager on the Penguins to get the better of the Rangers. You can back our prediction at -118 on the Moneyline and we think this offers great value.

Pittsburgh Penguins made it back-to-back wins after a 4-1 home success over New Jersey Devils at PPG PAINTS Arena. Thomas Novak was one of four different players on the scoresheet. Goalie Arturs Silovs was red hot in the net, stopping 28 shots (.966).

New York Rangers were beaten 3-2 (OT) at Madison Square Garden in their last game. This loss at home to Philadelphia Flyers was their fifth straight defeat. Alexis Lafreniere and Sam Carrick scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Penguins had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At PPG PAINTS Arena, they recorded a 6-5 win over the Rangers. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Rangers victories.

Starting Goalies

Stuart Skinner (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-17-9	2.9	.889	2
23/24	36-16-5	2.62	.905	2

Igor Shesterkin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-19-6	2.5	.912	1
23/24	36-17-2	2.58	.912	4

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.6 goals from 30.4 shots on goal, with a 8.0% powerplay efficiency. The Penguins have given up 2.6 goals from 25.7 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.2%.

Anthony Mantha is the top points scorer with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, with Evgeni Malkin recording 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 3.20 goal against average with a .863 save percentage.

The Rangers have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 24.0 shots on goal, with a 18.2% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.6 goals from 29.5 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.5%.

The top points scorer is J.T. Miller with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, while Vincent Trocheck is next best after having 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists. Goalie Jonathan Quick have a 3.02 GAA with a .898 SV%.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Prediction & Picks

The Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Pittsburgh Penguins are on offer at -118 when it comes to winning this NHL encounter. Our pick is that they’ll have the edge over the home team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Penguins vs Rangers stats:

• Penguins have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Penguins have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Penguins have won 2 consecutive games.
• Rangers have lost their last 5 games.
• Rangers have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Rangers have lost 16 of their last 20 games.

Penguins Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Evgeni Malkin Over 0.5 Assists +110

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins) has had at least one assist in 7 of the past 10 games. He is certainly capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists wager, with appealing odds of +110 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Penguins 6 - 2 Rangers

We’ve picked out a correct score of 6-2 being landed by the Penguins. You can secure odds of +3000 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Penguins

Rangers

1-0

Penguins

+4500

Rangers

+5000

2-0

Penguins

+4000

Rangers

+4500

2-1

Penguins

+1300

Rangers

+1400

3-0

Penguins

+2800

Rangers

+3300

3-1

Penguins

+1700

Rangers

+1900

3-2

Penguins

+800

Rangers

+850

4-0

Penguins

+3500

Rangers

+4500

4-1

Penguins

+1400

Rangers

+1700

4-2

Penguins

+1500

Rangers

+1700

4-3

Penguins

+1000

Rangers

+1100

5-0

Penguins

+6000

Rangers

+8000

5-1

Penguins

+2200

Rangers

+3000

5-2

Penguins

+1600

Rangers

+1900

5-3

Penguins

+2200

Rangers

+2500

5-4

Penguins

+2000

Rangers

+2200

6-0

Penguins

+10000

Rangers

+12500

6-1

Penguins

+5500

Rangers

+7500

6-2

Penguins

+3000

Rangers

+4000

6-3

Penguins

+2900

Rangers

+3500

6-4

Penguins

+5000

Rangers

+5500

6-5

Penguins

+5000

Rangers

+5500

7-1

Penguins

+9000

Rangers

+12500

7-2

Penguins

+7500

Rangers

+10000

7-3

Penguins

+5500

Rangers

+7000

7-4

Penguins

+6600

Rangers

+8000

7-5

Penguins

+11000

Rangers

+12000

7-6

Penguins

+12500

Rangers

+13000

8-4

Penguins

+12000

Rangers

+14000

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers 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.

New York Rangers are +108 to win against Pittsburgh Penguins who are priced at betting odds of -130. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 48% likely to claim a victory.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you want to wager Over 5.5, there are odds of -130.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Penguins

-130

Rangers

+108

3-Way Moneyline

Penguins

+123

Tie

+320

Rangers

+175

Puck Line

Penguins -1.5

+190

Rangers +1.5

-238

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

New York Rangers Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.60 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.40 pts and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 30.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 11.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 5.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.3
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 32.3
• Hits: 26
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 23.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 25.2
• Hits: 30.3
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 5

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