Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers 2/07/25 – The New York Rangers (26-23-4) will go head to head against the Pittsburgh Penguins (22-24-9 ) in a riveting NHL game this Friday at the Madison Square Arena. Both teams are trying to gain a playoff spot and this matchup perfectly displays that idea as both teams are at a crucial point in their seasons. The Wrights will be looking to capitalize on their recent form, while the Penguins try to find stability in their erratic performance recently.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers 2/07/25 Game Info
When: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
Where: Madison Square Garden
TV: NHL
Stream: NHL.TV
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers 2/07/25 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penguins | +1 (-133) | Over 7.5 (+220) | +155 |  |
| Rangers | -1 (+138) | Under 7.5 (-333) | -196 | |
| ||||
Dudes, dads, and bros.
Here's to a special road trip! pic.twitter.com/iq43qn2FPM
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 6, 2025
The Penguins enter the game as the underdogs, and the betting odds show just how tough this team will have it against a Rangers team that has proven to be more consistent. Tightly contested matches are expected, but the prediction does skew lower with recent performances from both sides suggesting lower scoring affairs.
Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic vs. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin
Alex Nedeljkovic has performed well for the Penguins so far this season, however, his results have been pretty inconsistent. He is holding a save percentage that is just below 90% and he has received a large volume of shots as well. Now, he will have to be ready to withstand the firepower that the Rangers bring with players like Artemi Panarin leading their offensive attack. One way in which the Penguins could be able to shock everyone is if Nedeljkovic can deliver in crucial moments.
For the Rangers, Igor Shesterkin has performed slightly better than Nedeljkovic and he possesses a very good save percentage of 90.6%. Consistency will be an issue for him against the Penguins who despite their struggles, can be very dangerous with Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust leading the charge. He has played very well in his home games and because of that, he becomes the strongest last line of defense in this matchup.
Penguins’ Performance Analysis: Navigating Icy Waters
The Penguins have had a rough year, and their recent match results alongside their overall record prove just that. Their last victory against Nashville, a clean 3-0 triumph, showcased deep insight into what the squad can achieve with great defensive play and scoring. As we all know, maintaining a healthy defense has always been their toughest challenge, Let alone earning offensive leaders such as Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust’s full potential to cross the Rangers’ defense line.
Rangers’ Strategic Play: Securing the Fortress
The New York Rangers have made Madison Square Garden difficult to navigate for the opposing teams as they have consistently performed well at home, aided by the Schemes and leadership of prime figures in the organization like Artemi Panarin and Adam Fox. Their recent victories over Boston and Vegas showcase their closing abilities which will be especially important when going at it with the Penguins.
Trends
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games.
Pittsburgh are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games.
Pittsburgh are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against NY Rangers.
Pittsburgh are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games on the road.
Pittsburgh are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers.
New York Rangers Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Rangers’ last 9 games against Pittsburgh.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Rangers’ last 8 games at home.
NY Rangers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Rangers’ last 10 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
NY Rangers are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games played in February.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers Betting Prediction
After evaluating the data and recent performances, it appears the Rangers are set to harness their good form, especially in front of their fan base. However, the lack of consistent form and poor away record of the Pens might cost them this crucial match up. For the Rangers game, it would seem that placing a wager on the moneyline is the most prudent strategy, but the puckline can be very appealing should the contest prove to be a close one.
Looking at the recent performance trends for both teams, taking the total to go under, 7.5, offers good value even with such a phrase. But there is more value in specific bets for certain individual players, especially goal scorers with hot hands like Panarin.
Score Prediction: Rangers 4, Penguins 2.
