The Calgary Flames and the New York Rangers meet Tuesday in NHL action from Madison Square Garden. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Calgary Flames vs. New York Rangers prediction.
Calgary Flames Recap
The Calgary Flames come into this game looking to shake off a 7-3 loss at the hands of Washington last time out to sit at 25-31-7 this season. After this game, the Flames will head on the road again for a game against New Jersey.
Flames Lose 5 Of Last 6
Mikael Backlund leads the Flames in scoring with 36 points including 13 goals and 23 assists while Rasmus Andersson has 30 points with 10 goals and 20 assists and Matt Coronato has 30 points with a team-high 14 goals and 16 assists. Morgan Frost also has 32 points with 14 goals and 18 assists as well this season. In goal for the Flames, Dustin Wolf has gone 18-23-3 with a 3.00 GAA and an .898 save percentage so far this season while Devin Cooley is 7-8-4 with a 2.45 GAA and a .917 save percentage so far this season.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Rangers have lost each of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Flames have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Rangers.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Victor Olofsson has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Ryan Strome has recorded an assist in each of his last three appearances.
- Blake Coleman has scored two goals against the Rangers this season – equal-most against any opponent.
New York Rangers Recap
The New York Rangers come into this game looking to add on to their 6-2 win over Philadelphia last time out to sit at 25-30-8 this season. After this game, the Rangers will head on the road for a game against Winnipeg.
Rangers Alternate Wins & Losses In 6 Straight
Going into Monday’s game against the Flyers, Mika Zibanejad leads the Rangers with 56 points coming on 25 goals and 31 assists while Vincent Trocheck has 40 points with 12 goals and 28 assists and J.T. Miller has 38 points with 14 goals and 24 assists. Alexis Lafreniere has 37 points with 14 goals and 23 assists and Adam Fox has 29 points with 25 assists. Will Cuylle also has 32 points with 16 goals and 16 assists. Igor Shesterkin has gone 19-12-6 with a 2.50 GAA and a .912 save percentage while Jonathan Quick is 4-15-2 with a 3.20 GAA and an .888 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 Flames have lost each of their last nine Tuesday games.
- The home team has won six of the last eight games between the Flames and Rangers.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six Tuesday games.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in four of their last five games.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Vladislav Gavrikov has scored a goal in three of the Rangers’ last four games.
- Vincent Trocheck has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances.
- Juuso Parssinen has recorded two blocks against the Flames this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last eight home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last eight Tuesday games at Madison Square Garden have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Flames’ last eight games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Calgary Flames vs. New York Rangers Prediction
I’m on the Rangers here. I don’t love New York at home this year, but it’s the lesser of two evils with both teams on a back-to-back with travel for this game. The Flames have not done well on the road this season and just got cranked by Washington less than 24 hours ago. I think the Rangers get it done in this one so give me New York at home.