The New York Rangers and the Minnesota Wild meet Saturday in NHL action from the Grand Casino Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Rangers vs. Minnesota Wild prediction.
New York Rangers Recap
The New York Rangers come into this game looking to add on to their 6-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets last time out to sit at 27-30-8 this season. After this game, New York will head home for a game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Rangers Win 3 In A Row
Mika Zibanejad leads the Rangers with 62 points coming on 27 goals and 35 assists while Vincent Trocheck has 45 points with 12 goals and 33 assists and J.T. Miller has 38 points with 14 goals and 24 assists. Alexis Lafreniere has 44 points with 19 goals and 25 assists and Adam Fox has 32 points with 27 assists. Will Cuylle also has 32 points with 16 goals and 16 assists. Igor Shesterkin has gone 21-12-6 with a 2.50 GAA and a .912 save percentage while Jonathan Quick is 5-15-2 with a 3.05 GAA and an .892 save percentage in goal for the Rangers so far this season. Spencer Martin is also 1-3 with a 4.13 GAA and an .864 save percentage.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Wild have lost seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won three of the Wild’s last four games at Grand Casino Arena.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Alexis Lafreniere has scored at least one goal in each of the Rangers’ last four night games.
- Adam Fox has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight Saturday appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Alexis Lafreniere has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Minnesota Wild Recap
The Minnesota Wild come into this game looking to bounce back from a 3-2 shootout loss at the hands of the Flyers last time out to sit at 38-16-12 this season. After this game, Minnesota will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at home.
Wild Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight
Kirill Kaprizov leads the Wild in scoring with 79 points including 38 goals and a team-high 41 assists while Matt Boldy has 74 points including 37 goals and 37 assists. Marcus Johansson has 40 points with 13 goals and 27 assists. Joel Eriksson Ek has 44 points with 17 goals and 27 assists while Brock Faber has 43 points with 14 goals and 29 assists. Filip Gustavsson’s gone 24-10-6 with a 2.46 GAA and a .914 save percentage while Jesper Wallstedt is 14-6-6 with a 2.77 GAA and a .913 save percentage in goal for Minnesota this season.
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Wild have won each of their last five night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Rangers have lost four of their last five night games following a road win.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 games following a shootout loss.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games following a road win.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in each of the Wild’s last six home games.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Wild’s last 11 games as favorites.
- Quinn Hughes ranks 1st in the league for average time on ice (27:40) this season.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Wild’s last six night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eleven of the Rangers’ last 12 road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
New York Rangers vs. Minnesota Wild Prediction
I’m on the Rangers +1.5 here. I think Minnesota’s the better team here, but New York’s surprisingly played well as of late as it almost feels like now that the pressure is off, the Rangers can let loose a little bit. The Wild just have had trouble with consistency as of late, and I think the Rangers can at least keep it close in this one so give me New York +1.5.