Rangers vs Penguins Odds, Pick & Prediction (Dec 20)

Rangers and Penguins meet on Tuesday, December 20th. It's the first meeting between the two teams since New York defeated Pittsburgh in overtime in game seven of their first round playoff series last year. Pittsburgh is one point behind New Yorkers in Metropolitan division standings. Penguins are -148 home favorites.

Rangers and Penguins are playing a huge game on December 14th. Rangers are +123 moneyline odds to win, while Penguins have a +59.68% chance.

Rangers are on a seven-game winning streak. They have outscored the opposition 33-14 during this stretch. Four of the wins have come on the road. Adam Fox is pushing his way towards the top of Norris Trophy odds. He currently sits fourth amongst NHL defensemen with 34 points so far this campaign.

Penguins and Rangers are playing each other in Tuesday's game. Last year's first-round battle ended in a dramatic fashion. Sidney Crosby was injured in game 5 and the Rangers won the game, 5-3. In the deciding game 7, New York won 4- 3 in overtime. Crosby is leading the league in even strength points this season.

Connor McDavid is leading the league in scoring with 40 points in 31 games. Sid is tied for ninth with 39 points.

The Rangers and Penguins went over the betting line in every single playoff matchup last year. Pittsburgh scored three or more goals in six of the seven games in the first round of that series.

The Rangers and Penguins are playing each other on Tuesday night. The Penguins averaged over eight goals per game.