New York Rangers vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction 1-26-24 Picks

The Vegas Golden Knights and the New York Rangers meet in NHL action from Madison Square Garden on Friday night. Who comes out on top in this potential Stanley Cup Final preview? Let’s dive in and find out with our Golden Knights vs. Rangers Prediction.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights come into this one looking to build on a 3-2 win over the Islanders last time out. Mark Stone leads Vegas with 49 points including 15 goals and a team-high 34 assists while Jack Eichel has 44 points with 19 goals and 25 assists. Jonathan Marchessault has 37 points with a team-high 22 goals while William Karlsson has 32 points with 15 goals and 17 assists. Adin Hill has gone 11-2-2 with a 1.93 GAA and a .935 save percentage while Logan Thompson has gone 16-9-4 with a 2.73 GAA and a .907 save percentage this season.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts

• The Golden Knights have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Golden Knights have won the second period in each of their last four games against the Rangers.

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New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers come into this one looking to bounce back after a 3-2 OT loss to San Jose last time out. Artemi Panarin leads the Rangers in scoring with 63 points including team-highs of 29 goals and 34 assists while Chris Kreider has 43 points with 22 goals of his own. Vincent Trocheck has 45 points as well with 30 assists while Mika Zibanejad has 44 points with 29 assists this season. Igor Shesterkin has gone 19-11-1 with a 2.82 GAA and a .901 save percentage while Jonathan Quick is 9-4-2 with a 2.46 GAA and a .913 save percentage between the pipes for the Rangers this season. The Rangers will meet the Senators and Avalanche after this one.

New York Rangers Team Facts

• The home team has won seven of the Rangers’ last eight games.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in five of their last six games after coming off overtime.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 12 home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The home team has won the first period in five of the Rangers’ last six games.

Golden Knights vs. Rangers Prediction

I’m on the Golden Knights here. I know New York is a strong team to back at home, but there’s just way too much value to pass on with the Golden Knights in this spot. Vegas is starting to pick it up again and I just don’t want to miss out on this kind of plus money as it’s not something we’ll get too much more with Vegas. Give me the Golden Knights here.