New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/31

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The New York Rangers will play against the Pittsburgh Penguins in this NHL regular season game. The game will take place at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 3:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on ABC.

The Rangers come into the game with a record of 22-27-6. They are ranked 16th in the Eastern Conference and 8th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. On the other hand, the Penguins have a stronger standing with a record of 27-14-11. They are 7th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in their division.

Rangers vs Penguins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena
  • Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rangers +1.5 (-151), Penguins -1.5 (+126), Rangers MoneyLine +170, Penguins MoneyLine -200, Over/Under 6.5

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have had a tough stretch recently, with only one win in their last five games. They managed a win against the Boston Bruins with a score of 4-3. In that game, Will Cuylle stood out with a goal and five hits.

Mika Zibanejad has been a key player for the Rangers, recording goals in multiple games. Against the Islanders, he scored once in each of their two recent losses. His efforts have not been enough to secure victories, but he remains a consistent threat on the ice.

Jonathan Quick has been the main goalie for the Rangers, facing a high number of shots. Despite his efforts, the team has struggled to keep opponents from scoring. The Rangers need to tighten their defense to help their goaltenders in upcoming games.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on a winning streak. They have won their last five games, including a recent 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. In that game, they took 45 shots on goal and limited the Blackhawks to just 20 shots.

Key players have stepped up in these games. Connor Dewar and Anthony Mantha have been significant contributors. Dewar scored two goals against the Blackhawks, while Mantha had a goal and two assists.

Stuart Skinner has been solid in the net. He has 18 wins this season and has been dependable in recent games. His performance will be crucial as the Penguins continue their push in the regular season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins are favored with a moneyline of -200 against the New York Rangers. The projected score is Pittsburgh 4, New York 2. Considering the Penguins’ higher rank in goals and assists, picking Pittsburgh to win is recommended.

The total for the game is set at 6.5. The projected score of 4-2 suggests a total of 6 goals. With this in mind, taking the under at -119 seems like a solid pick.