Rangers vs Penguins Prediction 2/7/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Penguins prediction for this NHL game on Friday, February 7th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 26-23-4 this year after they defeated Boston by a score of 3-2 in their last game. New York trailed 2-1 after the second period, but they scored twice in the final period for the win. The Rangers outshot Boston by a total of 22-17, won 55.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Kreider, Panarin, and Trocheck, while Shesterkin stopped 15 out of 17 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Rangers defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 4-2 but did lose to the Bruins by a score of 6-3 before that. New York has lost three of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 56 points. New York has scored 2.98 goals per game and they have allowed 3.06 goals against per game, while also going 20.9% on the power play and 82.5% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 23 goals, 34 assists, and 157 shots on goal, while Adam Fox has added three goals, 39 assists, and 89 shots on goal. Igor Shesterkin is 18-18-2 with a 2.86 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this season. The Rangers will meet the Blue Jackets, Sabres, Penguins, and Islanders after this game. 

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 22-24-9 this season after they lost to New Jersey in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 2-0 in the second period, but they were able to come back to tie the game, before losing in the shootout. The Penguins outshot New Jersey by a total of 27-21, won 63% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got goals from Hayes and Rakell, while Nedeljkovic stopped 19 out of 21 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Penguins defeated the Predators by a score of 3-0 and the Hockey Club by a score of 3-2. Pittsburgh has lost four of their last six games and they are currently battling with the Flyers for last in the Metro standings with 53 points. Pittsburgh has scored 2.87 goals per game and they have allowed 3.47 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 79.2% on the penalty kill this season. Sidney Crosby is the leading scorer for Pittsburgh, but he is questionable for this game, while Rickard Rakell has added 24 goals, 22 assists, and 141 shots on goal. Alex Nedeljkovic is 11-9-5 with a 2.97 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season. 

Why the Rangers will beat the Penguins

• The Penguins have lost each of their last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have won each of their last seven games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against the Penguins.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Penguins have lost the second period in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Nine of the Rangers’ last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Penguins’ last five games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last four games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 16 of the Penguins’ last 17 games following a shootout win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last seven games.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last seven home games against the Penguins.
• J.T. Miller has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine appearances with his team as a home favorite.
• J.T. Miller has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite against the Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

• Sidney Crosby has scored a goal in four of the Penguins’ last five games.
• Rickard Rakell has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with the Penguins as underdogs.
• Sidney Crosby has recorded an assist in five of the Penguins’ last six games as underdogs.

Rangers vs Penguins Prediction 

New York comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and they have plenty of work to do if they want to make the playoffs. The Rangers are 14-11-2 at home this year, while the Penguins are 9-14-5 on the road. Pittsburgh has won two of their last three games, but they have lost 12 of their last 17 overall. The Penguins are a low-scoring team and if Crosby is forced to miss this game, it is going to be even more difficult to generate offense. I don’t really trust the Rangers with how inconsistent they have played, but they are the better team in this matchup. Take New York here.