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Penguins vs. Rangers prediction: Rangers favored to win NHL Opening Night matchup [10/7/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Pittsburgh Penguins vs NY Rangers predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The NY Rangers will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Rangers as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Penguins vs. Rangers predictions page.
Penguins vs. Rangers prediction: Who will win on NHL Opening Night?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Penguins and Rangers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Rangers a 64% chance of beating the Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of going over.
Penguins vs. Rangers NHL Opening Night odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-120) | -1.5 (+116) |
| Moneyline | +195 | -220 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Penguins vs. Rangers picks and best bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Penguins vs. Rangers matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Penguins vs. Rangers player props
Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs. Rangers?
According to our model, NY's Artemi Panarin is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Rangers.
Our projections give Panarin an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star is a 43.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 6.6% |
| Rickard Rakell | 6.0% |
| Thomas Novak | 4.1% |
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 8.7% |
| J.T. Miller | 6.7% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 6.2% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 35.5% |
| Rickard Rakell | 31.9% |
| Evgeni Malkin | 24.2% |
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 43.3% |
| J.T. Miller | 35.5% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 30.9% |
Penguins vs. Rangers game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Rangers and Penguins at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. NY Rangers
- Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
Dimers' in-depth preview of Tuesday's Penguins vs. Rangers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins on Tuesday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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