Pittsburgh let a 3-1 series lead slip away, setting up Game 7. This is a veteran group that has been the better team at even strength, even jumping out to 2-0 leads in the last two games, but the Pens' depth is being put to the test. Already on their third-string goalie, Pittsburgh lost Sidney Crosby in Game 5 (check status). The good news is a report that the team's No. 1 goalie Tristan Jarry could return tonight from a foot injury that has kept him out since April 14. During the regular season, this team was fifth in goals allowed and third in save percentage, while the offense was #11 in scoring. They've outscored New York 26-24 in this series thus far. Pittsburgh is 86-45 after a loss by 2 or more goals, 34-17 off a home loss by two goals or more, plus 35-16 revenging a loss to an opponent. New York's defense hasn't had a good series, surrendering an average of 4.33 goals per game. The wagering value is on the talented and balanced visitors to pull the upset in Game 7, or at least keep it close. Play Pittsburgh on the puck line.
This pick was released to clients on May 15, 2024 at 11:26AM ET.
Pittsburgh at New York
May 15, 2022
1.5 units on Pittsburgh +1.5 goals -220 (puckline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.18)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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