Rangers vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - December 6

The Pittsburgh Penguins (11-12-4) will attempt to prolong a four-game win streak when they face the New York Rangers (13-10-1) on the road on Friday, December 6 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Friday's hockey action.

The Penguins' offense has put up 29 goals over their last 10 outings, while their defense has given up 34 goals. They have registered 28 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored eight goals (28.6%). They are 5-3-2 over those games.

Rangers vs. Penguins Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this game expects a final tally of Rangers 4, Penguins 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-199)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Rangers (-1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

• The Rangers have a 13-10-1 record overall, with a -1-1 record in games that have required overtime.
• New York has 11 points (5-2-1) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Rangers scored only one goal, they lost every time.
• New York has scored exactly two goals in six games this season (3-3-0 record, six points).
• The Rangers have scored at least three goals 14 times, and are 10-3-1 in those games (to record 21 points).
• In the nine games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 11 points after finishing 5-3-1.
• In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 6-3-1 (13 points).
• The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 6-7-0 to record 12 points.

Penguins Splits and Trends

• The Penguins have earned a record of 4-4-8 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 11-12-4.
• In the eight games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
• This season the Penguins registered just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
• Pittsburgh has six points (2-2-2) when scoring two goals this season.
• The Penguins have scored three or more goals in 14 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
• Pittsburgh has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games this season and has recorded nine points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 6-2-3 (15 points).
• The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 5-10-1 to register 11 points.

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Rangers vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York

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