LiontipsRangers vs Pittsburgh. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (April 8, 2022).
Command Analysis
The Rangers are in the top-4 in the East and have a shot at climbing to the 2nd line as they are only two points behind Carolina. The team almost never loses more than twice in a row this season, and after defeats to the Islanders (0:3) and Philadelphia (3:4 SO), New York beat New Jersey (3:1) away.
Artemy Panarin is the top scorer for the team, he has chalked up 84 points. Gerard Gallant's men celebrated success in regulation in more than half of their home games this season.
Pittsburgh have dropped to the 7th position, allowing Boston to overtake them. The Penguins lost in four of their last seven games. For instance, they prevailed over Minnesota in a very close match (4:3 OT), but then lost to Colorado twice (2:3 and 4:6).
Mike Sullivan's side is one of the highest-scoring in the NHL this season, but at the same time, the club had defensive problems. This can become their downfall in the playoffs. The Pens concede most goals in second periods.
Trends
СтавкаRangers IT over 2.5 goals
Rangers have scored more than 2 goals in 4 of the last 5 games.
Ставка2nd period: both to score
In 4 of the Pens' last 5 games, both sides scored in the second period.
Tip and bets
The Rangers rarely lose in regulation at their home arena and have a good record against the Penguins at Madison Square Garden. We think that the hosts will manage a victory here.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Rangers
Previous games between the two sides were high-scoring, and since both clubs have powerful attacking lines we believe they will overcome the total of 5.5 goals.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
