New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/11

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The New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins are set to meet at the PPG Paints Arena. This game is an early-season showdown in the NHL Regular Season. The Rangers come in with a 1-1 record, while the Penguins are off to a strong start at 2-0.

The Penguins hold the top spot in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Their record includes two wins in both conference and division play. The Rangers, led by head coach Mike Sullivan, aim to improve their standing in the division. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ at 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Rangers vs Penguins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena
  • Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
  • Betting Odds: New York Rangers MoneyLine -144, Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine +120

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have had a mixed start to their season. They secured a big win against the Buffalo Sabres with a score of 4-0. However, they faced a setback against the Pittsburgh Penguins, losing 3-0. In their most recent away game against the Boston Bruins, they lost 4-1.

Key players for the Rangers include Alexis Lafrenière and J.T. Miller. Both have recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in the regular season. Carson Soucy has also contributed with 1 goal and 3 blocks. These players will be crucial in the upcoming games as they look to build on their performances.

In goal, Igor Shesterkin has been solid with 65 saves and 1 goal against in two games. He earned a win in the game against the Sabres. The Rangers will rely on his skills in net to keep their opponents at bay in future games.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming off a strong streak, winning their last five games. They had a close win against the New York Islanders, finishing 4-3. The Penguins also shut out the New York Rangers with a 3-0 victory.

Evgeni Malkin leads the team with five points in two games. Justin Brazeau has been effective, scoring three goals. Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell both have two points each, contributing to the team’s performance.

In goal, Tristan Jarry has played well with 34 saves in one game. Arturs Silovs also performed, making 25 saves. Both goalies have a win to their names, helping the team maintain a strong defensive record.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Rangers are favored with a moneyline of -144 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have a moneyline of +120. Based on recent performance, the Rangers have allowed fewer goals with their goalie giving up just 1 goal and making 65 saves. The Penguins’ goalie has given up 3 goals with 59 saves. With these stats, picking the Rangers to win straight up is reasonable.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the over at -109 and the under at -112. The Rangers’ defense has been strong, allowing only 1 goal recently, while the Penguins have scored 7 goals in their season. With the projected score leaning towards a lower total, picking the under 6.0 is sensible.