Last Updated on May 11, 2022 2:15 am by Anthony Rome
Rangers vs. Penguins Prediction
The Penguins-Rangers NHL Playoffs Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series has been nothing but high-scoring game after high-scoring game. Will Game 6 be any different when the two teams meet at 7:00 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden?
Game Snapshot
049 Edmonton Oilers (+115) at 050 Washington Capitals (-135); o/u 6
7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Pittsburgh Penguins DFS Spin
Jake Guentzel scored a goal and registered an assist in the Penguins’ 7-2 victory over the Rangers in Game 4 on Monday. Guentzel has kicked off the playoffs on a four-game winning streak. He’s up to five goals and six points in four postseason contests.
New York Rangers DFS Spin
Igor Shesterkin has been announced as a finalist for the Vezina Trophy. Shesterkin is the heavy frontrunner to win the award over the other nominees, Jacob Markstrom and Juuse Saros. Shesterkin had a 36-13-4 record, 2.07 GAA, and .935 save percentage in 53 contests. His GAA and save percentage were both the best in the league. He played such a big role in the Rangers’ regular season success that there’s been some talk of him being a finalist for the Hart Trophy too.
Penguins vs. Rangers Betting Prediction
The over is 5-1 in the last six meetings between these two teams at Madison Square Garden and is 22-7-3 in the last 32 meetings overall. The over is also 5-0 in the Penguins’ last five games overall, is 4-1 in their last five games coming off a win and is 5-1 in their last six games when their opponent allowed five goals or more in its previous game. On the other side, the over is 4-0 in the Rangers’ last four games overall, is 6-0-2 in their last eight playoff games as a favorite and is 7-0 in their last seven games coming off a loss of three or more goals.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: PENGUINS/RANGERS OVER 6