Penguins vs. Rangers NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick - Feb. 28 - Bleacher Nation

"Pittsburgh's games this season have gone over this matchup's total of 5.5 total goals 35 times. New York has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 26 of 58 games this season. The teams combine to score six goals per contest, 0.5 more than this game's total. Combined, these teams surrender six goals per game, 0.5 more than this game's set total."

"The Penguins have been victorious in 15 of their 26 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (57.7%). Pittsburgh is 12-11 when it has played with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter (52.2% win percentage). The Rangers have claimed an upset victory in 11, or 32.4%, of the 34 games they have played as an underdog this season."

The Penguins-Rangers matchup on February 28 features betting analysis across multiple markets. The over 5.5 goals is recommended, as Pittsburgh's games have exceeded this total 35 times this season, and New York has gone over in 26 of 58 games. Both teams combine to score and allow six goals per contest, 0.5 above the set total. For moneyline betting, the prediction favors New York 4-3 despite Pittsburgh being favored at -115 odds. Pittsburgh wins 57.7% of games when favored and 52.2% at -115 or shorter odds. New York, as an underdog, has won 32.4% of upset opportunities this season but only 36.7% of games at -104 or longer odds.

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