"In 35 games this season, Pittsburgh and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals. New Jersey has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 23 of 58 games this season. The teams combine to score 5.9 goals per contest, 0.4 more than this game's total."
"The Penguins have won 56.0% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (14-11). When playing with moneyline odds of -144 or shorter, Pittsburgh has compiled a 6-2 record (winning 75.0% of its games)."
"This season the Devils have 11 wins in the 22 games in which they've been an underdog. New Jersey has gone 4-5 when oddsmakers have made them underdogs of +120 or longer on the moneyline."
The Pittsburgh Penguins play the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena. Betting analysis suggests an over 5.5 goals wager, as Pittsburgh has exceeded this threshold in 35 games this season and the combined average is 5.9 goals per game. The moneyline prediction favors Pittsburgh winning 4-2, with the Penguins at -144 odds. Pittsburgh has won 75% of games at -144 or shorter odds, while New Jersey has struggled as underdogs, going 4-5 at +120 or longer. The game airs on ESPN+.
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