The Anaheim Ducks are riding a 4-game losing streak. The New York Rangers look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Anaheim Ducks vs New York Rangers prediction.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are coming off losses to the Avalanche, Blackhawks, Jets, and Islanders. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.61 goals per game and are scoring on 22.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim with 14 goals, Ryan Strome has 14 assists and Troy Terry has 68 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.43 goals per game and are killing 80.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 54 goals on 565 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 36 goals on 313 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Team Facts
- The Ducks have lost each of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in five of the Ducks’ last six games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 18 of the Ducks’ last 19 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Ducks have lost the first period in nine of their last 11 games as underdogs.
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New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers have losses to the Capitals and Maple Leafs this week, while beating the Kings. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.26 goals per game and are scoring on 30.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 16 goals, Vincent Trocheck has 19 assists, and Chris Kreider has 70 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.85 goals per game and are killing 84.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 50 goals on 508 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 21 goals on 269 shots.
New York Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won each of their last eight home games against the Ducks.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Rangers’ last nine games.
- The home team has won the second period in each of the Rangers’ last four games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
Anaheim Ducks vs New York Rangers prediction
The Anaheim Ducks continue to pile up the losses, and they’re a below average team at both ends of the ice, which doesn’t bode well on the road. The New York Rangers are one of the best home teams in the league with a 9-3 record, and they’ve won 7 of the last 10 meetings against the Ducks. It’s hard to find confidence in the Ducks these days. Give me the Rangers and the PL for max betting value.
