Looking to win big? The Rangers and Hurricanes face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are hosting the game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Rangers at FanDuel.
New York Rangers Preview
On the season, the Rangers are 41-18-4 and sit in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference standings. In the Metropolitan Division, New York is in 1st place. Over their last ten games, the Rangers are 7-3 and have won two games in a row as the favorite.
When playing on the road this season, the Rangers have a record of 19-10-4. As the underdog, New York has gone 8-4-2 in 14 games. So far this season, the Rangers have been favored in 49 of their 63 games.
When looking at their offense, the Rangers have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 13th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 18th in the league. New York’s offense comes into the game ranked 7th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 22nd in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Igor Shesterkin has started 41 games this season. His current record stands at 26-13, and his save percentage is 0.907%.
Carolina Hurricanes Preview
At home this season, the Hurricanes have gone 21-8-4 and have won their last two games at home. In the Eastern Conference, Carolina is sitting in fourth place with a record of 39-19-6. Over their last ten games, the Hurricanes have gone 7-3.
As the favorite this season, Carolina has gone 36-15-6, and they have won their last three games when favored. In the Metropolitan Division, the Hurricanes are in second place and have gone 12-6 against divisional opponents.
On offense, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. This season, the Hurricanes have a 27-16 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 11-1 record.
Entering the game, goalie Pyotr Kochetkov has started 31 games this season. His current record stands at 17-11, and his save percentage is 0.657%.
In the head to head series between these two teams, the Rangers had the edge, going 3-1-0. Regarding the puck line, the Rangers posted a 2-2 record.
In the head to head series between these two teams, the Rangers had the edge, going 3-1-0. Regarding the puck line, the Rangers posted a 2-2 record.
How to Bet Hurricanes vs. Rangers in New York
When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Rangers to cover. Even in the event of a Hurricanes victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Rangers should cover the puck line. With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Rangers +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6