In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 12th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 46-27-5 this year after they lost to Washington in a shootout by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Carolina led 2-0 in the first period, but they needed two goals in the third period to tie the game, before losing in the shootout. The Hurricanes outshot Washington by a total of 34-28, won 64.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Blake, Jarvis, Martinook, and Stankoven, while Andersen stopped 24 out of 28 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Hurricanes lost to the Sabres by a score of 3-0 and the Bruins by a score of 5-1. Carolina has lost four games in a row and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 97 points. Carolina has scored 3.22 goals per game and they have allowed 2.72 goals against per game, while also going 18.6% on the power play and 84.2% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 28 goals, 43 assists, and 202 shots on goal, while Seth Jarvis has added 31 goals, 32 assists, and 199 shots on goal. Pyotr Kochetkov is 26-15-3 with a 2.58 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this season.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 37-35-7 this season after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 9-2 in their last game. New York scored the first five goals in this game and they were able to cruise to the win in the third period. The Rangers were outshot by a total of 46-32, won 37.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Berard (2), Cuylle, Lafreniere, Panarin (2), Parssinen, Trocheck, and Zibanejad, while Shesterkin stopped 44 out of 46 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Rangers lost to the Flyers by a score of 8-5 and the Lightning by a score of 5-1. New York has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for fourth in the Metro standings with 81 points. New York has scored 3.08 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 17.6% on the power play and 80.3% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 37 goals, 50 assists, and 232 shots on goal, while Adam Fox has added nine goals, 51 assists, and 127 shots on goal. Igor Shesterkin is 26-28-5 with a 2.87 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this year.
Why the Hurricanes will beat the Rangers
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last 13 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Rangers have lost six of their last seven day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Hurricanes’ last seven games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six day games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have won the third period in each of their last seven games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Why the Rangers will beat the Hurricanes
- The Hurricanes have lost each of their last four games as favorites.
- The Rangers have won six of their last eight games as road underdogs against the Hurricanes.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Rangers’ last eight games at Lenovo Center.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Rangers have won the second period in each of their last five road games following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last eight day games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last four day games at Lenovo Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six day games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last 13 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last nine day games against opponents on a losing streak.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last 20 games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Artemi Panarin has scored at least one goal in six of the Rangers’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Adam Fox has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven road appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Rangers’ last 12 road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.21%).
- The Carolina Hurricanes are one of six teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The New York Rangers rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.56%).
- The New York Rangers rank 1st in the league in short handed goals this season (16).
Hurricanes vs Rangers Prediction
New York comes into this matchup with their backs against the wall in the wild card race and they have allowed 19 goals in their last four games. The Rangers are 19-16-4 on the road this year, while the Hurricanes are 30-8-1 at home. Carolina has lost four games in a row and they have very little to play for, as they are locked into the second seed in the Metro. Neither team has been very good defensively in recent games and I think we are going to see a wide open game. Take the over here.