The New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes meet Monday in NHL action at the Lenovo Center. Here’s a Hurricanes vs Rangers Prediction. This article will include a Hurricanes vs Rangers Pick.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers beat the Capitals, lost to the islanders, and they play the Capitals next. The Rangers have split their last 8 games.
The New York Rangers are averaging 2.55 goals per game and are scoring 18.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 14 goals, Adam Fox has 23 assists, and Mika Zibanejad has 107 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.68 goals per game and are killing 81.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 78 goals on 864 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 16 goals on 252 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Panthers, beat the Red Wings, and they play the Penguins next. The Hurricanes have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.3 goals per game and are scoring 16.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 19 goals, Shayne Gostisbehere has 25 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 103 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.86 goals per game and are killing 80.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 49 goals on 373 shots faced, while Brandon Bussi has allowed 30 goals on 342 shots.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won 23 of their last 25 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Rangers.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last nine games.
- The Rangers have lost the second period in each of their last six games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last six games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hurricanes have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a home win.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Rangers’ last 14 games.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games following a win.
- The Hurricanes have lost the third period in each of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last five games as favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Rangers’ last six night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five Monday games at Lenovo Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last nine Monday games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last six home games against the Rangers.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four home games against the Rangers.
- Seth Jarvis has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games against the Rangers.
- Sebastian Aho has recorded three assists against the Rangers this season – equal-most against any opponent.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Will Cuylle has scored a goal in each of the Rangers’ last four games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Adam Fox has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances.
- Braden Schneider has recorded seven hits against the Hurricanes this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.30).
- The Carolina Hurricanes are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The New York Rangers rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (2.55).
- The New York Rangers rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.68).
Hurricanes vs Rangers Prediction
The Hurricanes are going to be favored at home more times than not, and they’ve won 7 of the last 10 games against the Rangers. However, it’s the Rangers who won the last game against the Canes back in November. Also, the Rangers have been road warriors all season, with 14 road wins. We’ve faded the Rangers at home this season and backed them on the road, and it’s worked out up to this point. The road team has won 7 of the last 10 games between the Hurricanes and Rangers. Give me the plus money with the Rangers on Monday night.