Looking to win big? The Ducks and Rangers face off at 7:00 ET on MSG. The Rangers are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals at FanDuel, and the Rangers are favored to win at home vs. the Ducks.
Anaheim Ducks Preview
Coming into their game vs. New York, the Ducks are 10-18-0. They are 1-3-0 when favored and 9-15-0 as the underdog. On the road, they have gone 5-8-0 this season and are 5-10-0 at home.
For their offensive performance, the Ducks come in averaging 2.6 goals per game this season, which is 29th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 24th in the league. This season, the Ducks are 2-9 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 7-6 record.
Entering the game, goalie John Gibson has started 19 games this season. His current record stands at 5-13, and his save percentage is 0.8666666666666667%.
New York Rangers Preview
The Rangers come in with an overall record of 19-7-1. On the road, New York has a 10-4-1 record, whereas they are 9-3-0 at home. In the Eastern Metropolitan division, they are currently 1st, and in the Eastern conference, they come into the game sitting 2nd.
On offense, the Rangers are averaging 3.3 goals per game which is 16th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 26th in the league. This year, the Rangers have recorded a 13-3 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 6-3 record.
Goalie Jonathan Quick comes into the game having made nine starts this season. So far, his record is 8-0 and he has a save percentage of 0.4722222222222222%.
In their two games last season, the Ducks and Rangers split the series. The puck line favored the Rangers in these matchups, as they posted a 2-0-2 record.
In their two games last season, the Ducks and Rangers split the series. The puck line favored the Rangers in these matchups, as they posted a 2-0-2 record.
How to Bet Rangers vs. Ducks in New York
If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Ducks to cover. Even in the event of a Rangers victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Ducks should cover the puck line. If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Ducks +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6