The New York Rangers and Arizona Coyotes meet Saturday in NHL action at the Mullett Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rangers vs Coyotes prediction.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers recently beat the Panthers, Flyers, and Avalanche. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.37 goals per game and are scoring on 26 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 43 goals, Adam Fox has 48 assists, and Chris Kreider has 223 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.71 goals per game and are killing 83.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 128 goals on 1,452 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 57 goals on 679 shots.
Arizona Coyotes Betting Preview
The Arizona Coyotes recently lost to the Stars while beating the Predators and Blue Jackets. The Arizona Coyotes are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring on 22.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Clayton Keller leads Arizona with 31 goals, Matias Maccelli has 36 assists and Lawson Crouse has 157 shots on goal. Defensively, the Arizona Coyotes are allowing 3.29 goals per game and are killing 75.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Karel Vejmelka has given up 97 goals on 969 shots faced, and Connor Ingram has allowed 121 goals on 1,314 shots.
Arizona Coyotes Team Facts
- The favorites have won 18 of the last 19 games between the Rangers and Coyotes.
- The Coyotes have covered the puck line in each of their last four home games against the Rangers.
- The favorites have won the third period in each of the last five games between the Rangers and Coyotes.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Coyotes’ last eight games as home underdogs.
New York Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won each of their last 10 games following an overtime win.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites following a shootout win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last eight games.
- The Rangers have won the first period in each of their last six day games after coming off a shootout.
Rangers vs Coyotes prediction
The Coyotes are showing fight lately with wins in 5 of their last 7 games, but the truth is they have nothing to play for at this stage and the larger sample size suggests they can’t be trusted. The Rangers are fighting for the Presidents’ Trophy, and they’re 23-11-4 on the road this season. The Rangers have also won 5 straight games against the Coyotes. The Rangers have played a lot of hockey recently, which includes 3 straight overtime games, but I’m going to back them anyway while laying the PL for max betting value.