New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins 3/12/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The New York Rangers will meet with the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action in PPG Paints Arena, PA, on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 4:00 PM ET.
The New York Rangers are a contender after completing the huge trades before the trade deadline, obtaining Patrick Kane, who scored in yesterday’s game, and Vladimir Tarasenko.
The Rangers were very good this season with a 37-19-9 record. They have four victories going into today’s game.
They battled to a 2-1 victory in overtime yesterday evening in Buffalo, despite being outshot 33-25 and outplayed by an anticipated goal rate of 2.62-2.21.
Both ends of the ice saw a strong performance from New York. With an average of 31.9 shots per game, they averaged 3.27 goals, which ranks 14th in the NHL.
They produced the fourth-fewest high-danger shots in the league and the twelfth-fewest projected goals per 60 minutes (3.11).
By scoring 23.4% of their opportunities, the Rangers’ power play ranks ninth in the NHL. This season’s top scorers for them are Mika Zibanejad (32) and Artemi Panarin (73 points, 54 assists).
- The NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their previous 6 meetings.
- The NY Rangers are 2-8 SU in their last 10 matches on the road against Pittsburgh.
- The total went OVER in 9 of NY Rangers’ last 13 matches in the Metropolitan Division.
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New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Predictions 3/12/2023
The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a strong season, despite some streaks, and they enter today’s game in the Eastern Conference’s Wild Card place with a 33-22-10 record.
They have a 6-1-1 record over their last eight matches, demonstrating excellent hockey right now. They defeated their local rival Flyers 5-1 at home yesterday after outperforming Philadelphia by an expected goal rate of 3.36-1.3.
The Penguins’ offense was passable; on average, 33.9 shots were taken every game, resulting in 3.25 goals per game, which ranks 13th in the NHL.
They produced the third-most high-danger shots in the league and the sixth-most anticipated goals per 60 minutes (3.57).
In 20.8% of their power play opportunities, the Penguins scored. Sidney Crosby, who has 78 points, 29 goals, and 49 assists this year, is their top scorer.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins are 6-2 SU in their last 8 matches.
- The total went OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 matches against the NY Rangers.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 matches at home.
New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins. The NHL pick for this game is the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins prevailed in the first meeting between these clubs this campaign, and they will win again today.
Pittsburgh has a greater offense than the Rangers, scoring more goals and producing offense at a far higher pace. The Penguins produced the third-most high-danger shots and the sixth-most projected goals in the NHL.
Pittsburgh should be able to outscore New York at home to win, particularly with the Rangers expected to start Halak in goal tonight. The Pittsburgh Penguins will win to a predicted score of 6-4.
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New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins 3/12/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NHL Starting Time: 4:00 PM (EDT)
Location: PPG Paints Arena, PA
Date: Sunday, March 12, 2023
TV: TNT
NHL Odds: New York Rangers +105
NHL Totals: 6.5