Looking to win big? The Rangers and Sharks face off at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The Sharks are hosting the game at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. The Rangers are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Sharks at FanDuel. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6 goals.
New York Rangers Preview
As the third-place team in the Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers have a record of 29-15-2 this season. In the Metropolitan Division, they are in first place and have a record of 7-4 against division opponents. On the road, the Rangers are 14-9-2 this season.
Over their last ten games, the Rangers have gone 4-6, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Rangers have gone 15-9 this season.
On offense, the Rangers are averaging 3.2 goals per game which is 11th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. The New York offense is ranked 4th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 22nd in the NHL.
Goalie Igor Shesterkin comes into the game having made 30 starts this season. So far, his record is 19-11 and he has a save percentage of 0.874%.
San Jose Sharks Preview
At home this season, the Sharks have gone 7-12-2, and in the Western Conference, they are in 16th place with 28 points. Overall, San Jose is 12-31-4, and they have won two straight games as the underdog. In the Pacific Division, the Sharks are in 8th place with a record of 4-11.
Over their last ten games, San Jose has gone 3-7, and they are 2-1 in their last three games. As the underdog this season, the Sharks have gone 12-31-4, and they have lost three of their last five games.
When looking at their offense, the Sharks have an average of 2.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 31st in the league. The San Jose offense is ranked 26th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 30th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. New York, goalie Mackenzie Blackwood has started 27 games in this season. His current record is 6-17, and his save percentage stands at 0.932%.
The Rangers had the upper hand in the head-to-head series against the Sharks, achieving a 1-0-1 record. The Sharks had the upper hand against the puck line in these games, with a 2-0-2 record.
The Rangers had the upper hand in the head-to-head series against the Sharks, achieving a 1-0-1 record. The Sharks had the upper hand against the puck line in these games, with a 2-0-2 record.
How to Bet Sharks vs. Rangers in New York
For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Sharks to cover. Even if the Rangers secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Sharks 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: Sharks +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6