"Pittsburgh's 56 matches this season have finished above this game's total of 5.5 goals 35 times. New Jersey has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 23 of 57 games this season. The two teams average 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this game's total."
"The Penguins score the ninth-most goals in the league, averaging 3.4 per game for a total of 191 this season. The Penguins are ranked ninth in NHL play for the fewest goals against this season, having conceded 162 total goals (2.9 per game). The team has the league's fifth-best goal differential at +29 this season."
"In their past 10 games, the Penguins are 7-1-2 to earn 75.0% of the possible points. They are scoring at a 4.5 goals-per-game average (45 total) over that time. Defensively, the Penguins have given up 28 goals (2.8 per game)."
The Pittsburgh Penguins face the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena with the Penguins favored at -138 moneyline odds. Pittsburgh ranks ninth in goals scored (3.4 per game) and ninth in goals allowed (2.9 per game), maintaining a +29 goal differential. The Penguins have performed strongly recently, going 7-1-2 in their last 10 games while averaging 4.5 goals per game. New Jersey has won 50% of their underdog matchups this season. Both teams combine to average 5.9 goals per game, suggesting the over/under of 5.5 goals is slightly favored to go over based on historical trends.
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