Betting Picks:

• Pittsburgh Penguins Moneyline (+240)
• Predators vs. Blackhawks Over 6.5 Goals (+130)

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers

Game Time: 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden

The New York Rangers, once strong contenders, have experienced a notable decline, currently ranking 12th out of 16 teams in the Eastern Conference. The Pittsburgh Penguins are in a similar slump, positioned 14th in the same conference, trailing the Rangers by three points despite having played two additional games.

Both teams have identical records over their last 25 games, standing at 11 wins and 14 losses. Despite the Penguins’ struggles on the road and the Rangers’ solid home performance, the substantial moneyline odds of +240 for Pittsburgh present a valuable opportunity. While the Penguins have a 2-8 record against the Rangers in their last ten meetings, they have the potential to pull off an upset, especially with an extra day of rest compared to New York.

Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Game Time: 8:30 PM ET at United Center

The Chicago Blackhawks’ games this season have been high-scoring affairs, primarily due to their defensive vulnerabilities. They have a 33-20 record favoring the over, the second-highest in the league, allowing an average of 3.43 goals per game. Offensively, they contribute 2.5 goals per game. Notably, seven of their last ten games have exceeded 6.5 total goals.

The Nashville Predators tend to play in lower-scoring games, with a 28-24 record favoring the under. However, 70% of their last ten games have featured seven or more goals. Although the past four meetings between these teams have stayed under 7 goals, the current trends suggest a shift. The favorable odds for the over make this a compelling bet.