Rangers vs Hurricanes Prediction: Upset Alert at MSG?
The New York Rangers are set to host tonight the Carolina Hurricanes NHL matchup at Madison Square Garden. Scheduled for a 7:00 ET puck drop, the critical Metropolitan-division matchup is frothing with division rivalry action, and we will be handing you a nifty Rangers vs Hurricanes prediction.
The hurricanes enter the game as favorites, with odds set at -1.5 against the Rangers. The Rangers will leverage home advantage to try and upset those odds.
Adding to the excitement, the NHL Odds are over/under for the game is pegged at 5.5 goals, hinting at a tightly-contested, and possibly low-scoring, game.
Rangers vs Hurricanes Betting Prediction
Carolina Hurricanes
For starters, Carolina enters the game as the second-place team in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 52-23-7. In games against teams from the Metropolitan Division, Carolina has gone 16-10 this season.
On the road, the Hurricanes are 25-13-3 this season.
- In games against other Eastern Conference teams, Carolina has gone 35-15.
- Over their last ten games, the Hurricanes have gone 5-5, 2-3 over their last five games.
- When favored, the Hurricanes have a puck line record of 33-42, including 35 wins by multiple goals.
- On the road, their puck line record is 19-22.
- Overall, Carolina has an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game, and their average scoring differential on the road is +.7 goals per contest.
- So far, the Hurricanes have dropped three straight games versus the puck line.
- The Hurricanes have posted an over/under record of 33-47-2 so far this season.
- Last season, they participated in 44 games that did not exceed the over/under line set at 5.5.
- On average, their games had 5.8 goals per game.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 7th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 3rd in the league. Carolina defense takes on the Rangers ranked 32nd in goals allowed. They also are 1st in shutouts, with 8 shutouts.
New York Rangers
As the season comes to a close, the Rangers have been the best team in the Eastern Conference, going 54-23-4. They have won two straight games and have won nine of their last ten games. In the Metropolitan Division, they are in first place.
- At home this season, New York has gone 29-11-0, and they have won two straight games at home.
- When they have been the underdog this season, the Rangers have gone 11-4-2.
- On the season, the Rangers have an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game, and they have 31 wins by multiple goals.
- So far, New York’s puck line record sits at 40-41, including going 8-2 over their last 10 games.
- As the underdog, the Rangers’ puck line record is 15-2, and they have gone 5-0 vs. the puck line in their last five games.
- At home, the team’s puck line mark is 18-22, and their average scoring differential is +.7 goals per game.
- This season, the over/under record for the Rangers’ is 44-34-3.
- On offense, the Rangers are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 9th in the NHL.
- In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 14th in the league. New York defense takes on the Hurricanes ranked 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.3 shots per game against New York. They also are 14th in shutouts, with 5 shutouts.
- Now, for the juicy part: the Rangers vs Hurricanes prediction!
Rangers vs Hurricanes Prediction Odds
| BET | CAR | NYR |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -114 | -107 |
| Spread | -1.5 | +1.5 |
| Total | 5.5 | |
Betting Picks
| BET | Value |
|---|---|
| OU Over 5.5 | -108 |
| ML: Hurricanes | -114 |
| PL: Rangers | +1.5 |
Game Information
- Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers
- Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- Monday, May 13th 7:00 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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