Flames vs Rangers Prediction
The Rangers are probably the better team, and that’s why they’re favored, but we know how to bet on this team by now. We bet the Rangers at home and fade them on the road. Eight of the Rangers’ 10 wins this season have come at home. Six of the Rangers’ eight losses have come on the road. Meanwhile, the Flames have seen six of their eight wins this season come on their home ice. Sometimes it can be so simple, folks.
Also, the Rangers have taken a step back defensively, allowing three or more goals in six of their last eight games. While the Flames have offensive issues, this is a spot where they can find success given the Rangers’ current form. Either way, we’re getting plus money to fade the Rangers on the road. I’ll gladly take it.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers lost to the Oilers, beat the Kraken, and play the Canucks next. The Rangers have won 3 of their last 4 games. The Rangers are 2-6-1 SU on the road, 8-2-0 SU at home, and 10-9 ATS on the season.
The New York Rangers are averaging 2.95 goals per game and are scoring 18.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Alexis Lafreniere leads the Rangers with 9 goals, 9 assists, and 41 shots. Tye Kartye has 6 goals, 7 assists and 33 shots. Pavel Dorofeyev has 6 goals, 5 assists, and 57 shots. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.89 goals per game and are killing 89.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 8 goals on 109 shots faced. Dylan Garand has given up 31 goals on 328 shots. James Reimer has allowed 3 goals on 8 shots.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames lost to the Ducks, beat the Flyers, and they play the Kings next. The Flames have split their last 8 games. The Flames are 2-5-1 SU on the road, 6-4-0 SU at home, and 9-9 ATS on the season.
The Calgary Flames are averaging 2.56 goals per game and are scoring 28.6 percent of their power-play opportunities. Joel Farabee leads the Flames with 7 goals, 10 assists, and 46 shots. Matvei Gridin has 5 goals, 6 assists, and 39 shots. Matt Coronato has 4 goals, 11 assists, and 37 shots. Defensively, the Calgary Flames are allowing 3.5 goals per game and are killing 82.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dustin Wolf has allowed 36 goals on 274 shots faced. Devin Cooley has given up 20 goals on 232 shots. Arsenii Sergeev has allowed 5 goals on 34 shots.
Flames vs Rangers Injury Report
The Flames will be without Connor Zary and Samuel Honzek. Kevin Bahl is out with an Achilles injury. Jonathan Huberdeau is out with a hip injury.
The Rangers will be without Aidan Thompson, Adam Sykora, and Alberts Smits. Sean Durzi is out with an undisclosed issue. Igor Shesterkin is out with a knee injury. Joe Veleno is out with a lower body issue.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Flames have won each of their last five games as home underdogs.
- The Rangers have lost four of their last five games as road favorites.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as road favorites.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as home underdogs.
- The Flames have won the first period in each of their last six home games against the Rangers.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Flames have lost each of their last three games following a win.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Flames have lost the first period in six of their last seven games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last four home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Rangers’ last four night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last three games as road favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last four home games.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Joel Farabee has scored a goal in each of the Flames’ last six home games.
- Matthew Coronato has recorded at least one assist in five of the Flames’ last six games as home underdogs.
- Martin Pospisil is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ hits in five or more consecutive appearances this season.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Alexis Lafreniere has scored a goal in three of the Rangers’ last four road games against the Flames.
- Adam Fox has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances with the Rangers as road favorites.
- Adam Fox ranks T6th in the league for Assists (20) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (28.57%).
- The Calgary Flames rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.56).
- The New York Rangers rank T1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (89.66%).
- The New York Rangers rank T8th in the league in goals against per game this season (2.89).