New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 3/12/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Sunday, March 12, 2023

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins (32-22-10) will go up against the New York Rangers (36-19-9) at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday.

The New York Rangers had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Canadiens in their previous contest . New York accumulated 6 minutes in the box for this game. They also had 4 power play tries and were able to notch 2 goals. The Rangers had an average offensive outing in this game. In the outing, they converted 3 out of the 33 shots they launched.

New York Rangers opponents have earned 182 power play opportunities (29th in professional hockey) and have come away with 37 goals in those attempts. The Rangers have had 1,860 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .903. New York has attempted 2,040 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.3%. While playing at even strength, the Rangers have surrendered 143 goals while notching 163 themselves. New York is sitting with 197 power play opportunities and they have tallied 46 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 23.35%. For the year, they have recorded 81 points and their points percentage sits at .633. Pertaining to their goal scoring prowess, the New York Rangers have notched 209 goals (13th in the league) over the course of the season and have given up 180.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Igor Shesterkin. Opponents have been able to score 341 goals against Shesterkin in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.43. Shesterkin has been in net for 146 games over the course of his pro hockey career. He has a save percentage of .922 for his 8,428 minutes between the pipes. He has accumulated a win-loss record of 90-40-14 and was named the starter in 141 games. For his career, Shesterkin has tallied 92 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .652. Shesterkin has seen 4,375 shot attempts against him and he has 4,034 saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Pittsburgh played the Islanders in a game where the Penguins went home in defeat by a mark of 4-3. The Penguins scored 3 goals out of the 36 shots on goal they attempted. They had 3 power play attempts in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

For the year, the Pittsburgh Penguins have earned 208 goals, 74 points, in addition to a points percentage of .578. They have allowed 206 goals to be scored by way of 163 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they were shorthanded. The Penguins have scored 162 goals at even strength and 46 goals (13th in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 221 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 20.81%. Pittsburgh has put up 2,170 shots (6th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.59%, while allowing the opposition 2,160 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 79.23% on the other teams 207 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 90.5%.

Across the ice you will find Tristan Jarry protecting the net. The opposition is averaging 2.63 goals per contest and he has given up 483 goals altogether. Jarry's quality start rate comes in at 60.5% and he has 112 quality starting assignments in his career. He was named a starter in 185 games and has played 11,019 minutes. Jarry has compiled a lifetime record of 112-54-19 and has participated in 193 contests. He has compiled 5,156 saves out of the 5,639 shots attempted against him, which gives him a percentage of .914.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take New York

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