Rangers vs. Penguins Prediction and Odds - May 13, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins square off with the NY Rangers in the 2022 NHL Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is the National Hockey League's postseason elimination tournament to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.

A total of 16 teams, including the Rangers and Penguins, reached the NHL Playoffs 2022, which includes 4 rounds – the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round of the NHL Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

Dimers' top betting picks for Rangers vs. Penguins, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Rangers vs. Penguins?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Rangers-Penguins NHL Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, can't split the two teams, giving both the Rangers and Penguins a 50% chance of winning the game.

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Rangers vs. Penguins Current Odds

• Puck Line: Penguins +1.5 (-225), Rangers -1.5 (+190)
• Moneyline: Penguins +110, Rangers -125
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Penguins are +1.5 underdogs versus the Rangers, with -225 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Rangers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +190.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at +110. That means you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -125, where you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Penguins (+1.5) are a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 56% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rangers vs. Penguins

• Puck Line: Penguins +1.5 @ -225 via DraftKings Sportsbook (70% probability)
• Moneyline: Penguins @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -115 via FanDuel Sportsbook (56% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Rangers vs. Penguins Betting Guide

Use our interactive widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for NY Rangers vs. Pittsburgh, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Rangers-Penguins matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Rangers vs. Penguins Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Rangers vs. Penguins? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Rangers and Penguins.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Friday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Penguins.

DimersBOT gives Guentzel an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star is a 36.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 6.3% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 5.7% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 4.7% probability
• Andrew Copp: 4.6% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 4.6% probability

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 8.0% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 6.7% probability
• Bryan Rust: 4.5% probability
• Jeff Carter: 4.4% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 4.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 30.9% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 28.4% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 25.7% probability
• Andrew Copp: 25.5% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 25.4% probability

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 36.6% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 30.8% probability
• Bryan Rust: 27.1% probability
• Jeff Carter: 24.2% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 20.1% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Rangers vs. Penguins on Friday May 13, 2022.

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Rangers vs. Penguins 2022 Game Info

Friday's action between the Penguins and Rangers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Date: Friday May 13, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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