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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Pittsburgh Penguins vs NY Rangers matchup.
The NY Rangers will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Friday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Rangers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Pittsburgh-NY Rangers game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Rangers' chance of winning is 63%, while the Penguins' is 37%."
For further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Penguins vs. Rangers predictions page.
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Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NHL matchup between the Penguins and Rangers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Rangers a 63% chance of defeating the Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 11:15PM, Feb 7
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Penguins vs. Rangers Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-144) | -1.5 (+125) |
| Moneyline | +184 | -210 |
| Total | o5.5 (-130) | u5.5 (+106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Penguins vs. Rangers Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Penguins vs. Rangers matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Who will score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Rangers?
According to our model, Pittsburgh's Bryan Rust is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Rangers.
Our projections give Rust a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Penguins star is a 37.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 7.4% |
| Rickard Rakell | 7.2% |
| Michael Bunting | 5.4% |
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 7.0% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 5.6% |
| J.T. Miller | 5.5% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | 38.3% |
| Bryan Rust | 37.2% |
| Michael Bunting | 27.4% |
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 33.3% |
| Chris Kreider | 31.1% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 30.1% |
Penguins vs. Rangers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's game between the Rangers and Penguins at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. NY Rangers
- Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Penguins vs. Rangers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Pittsburgh vs. NY Rangers picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Penguins vs. Rangers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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