The Winnipeg Jets and New York Rangers meet Tuesday in NHL action at Madison Square Garden. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Winnipeg Jets vs New York Rangers prediction.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets recently lost to the Predators while beating the Ducks and Blue Jackets. The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 3.13 goals per game and are scoring on 19.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Kyle Connor leads Winnipeg with 29 goals, Josh Morrissey has 48 assists and Nikolaj Ehlers has 190 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 2.34 goals per game and are killing 78 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 113 goals on 1,457 shots faced, while Laurent Brossoit has allowed 36 goals on 495 shots.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers recently lost to the Lightning while losing to the Penguins and Islanders. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.35 goals per game and are scoring on 25.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 38 goals, Adam Fox has 44 assists, and Chris Kreider has 211 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.68 goals per game and are killing 83.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 115 goals on 1,314 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 55 goals on 654 shots.
New York Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won each of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden following a win.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Rangers’ last nine games at Madison Square Garden.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Rangers’ last seven games as favorites against the Jets.
- The Rangers have won the second period in each of their last six games as home favorites following a home win.
Winnipeg Jets Team Facts
- The Jets have won each of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in five of the Jets’ last six games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Jets’ last six games following a road win.
- The Jets have lost the third period in five of their last six games following a road win.
Winnipeg Jets vs New York Rangers prediction
The Winnipeg Jets are too good of a team to turn down in the underdog role, and they’re 20-10-3 on the road this season. I wouldn’t talk you off the ledge if looking at the Jets and the more favorable price. However, the Rangers are at home, where they’re 24-8-0 on the season. Only the Avs and Bruins have had more success than the Rangers at home this season. The Rangers have also won 5 of the last 7 games against the Jets. The price is reasonable. Give me the Rangers on their home ice.