"The Penguins net the ninth-most goals in the league, averaging 3.4 per game for a total of 195 this season. On defense, the Penguins are one of the best units in NHL play, conceding 163 goals to rank sixth. The team's goal differential is fifth-best in the league at +32."
"In the past 10 contests, the Penguins have claimed 85.0% of the possible points with an 8-1-1 record. They are scoring at a 4.6 goals-per-game average (46 total) over that time."
"These two teams average a combined six goals per game, 0.5 more than this game's total. The Penguins have been a moneyline favorite 26 times this season, and have gone 14-12 in those games."
The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to face the New York Rangers on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in a matchup featuring contrasting team performances. Pittsburgh enters as the favorite with a 30-15-12 record, ranking ninth in goals scored at 3.4 per game while maintaining sixth-best defensive efficiency. The Rangers struggle at 22-29-7 and are significant underdogs. Betting trends show Pittsburgh has won 14 of 26 moneyline favorite games this season, while New York has won 11 of 33 underdog matchups. The combined scoring average between these teams is six goals per game, slightly above the 5.5 over/under. Pittsburgh has performed exceptionally in recent contests, posting an 8-1-1 record over their last ten games while averaging 4.6 goals per game.
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