In this article, we will formulate a NY Rangers vs St. Louis Blues prediction for this NHL game on Monday, November 25th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
NY Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 12-6-1 this year after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 6-2 in their last game. New York allowed the first four goals in the game and never had a chance to get back into the game. The Rangers were outshot by a total of 40-34, won 44% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York got both of their goals from Panarin, while Quick stopped 34 out of 40 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Rangers lost to Calgary by a score of 3-2 but did beat Vancouver, Seattle, and San Jose before that. New York has scored 3.42 goals per game and they have allowed 2.63 goals against per game, while also going 22.4% on the power play and 88.7% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 12 goals, 14 assists, and 67 shots on goal, while Igor Shesterkin is 8-5-1 with a 2.82 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 9-12-1 this season after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 3-1 in their last game. St. Louis cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third period but allowed an empty goal in the loss. The Blues were outshot by a total of 31-25, won 35.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got their lone goal from Neighbors, while Binnington stopped 28 out of 30 shots in the loss.
Prior to that defeat, the Blues beat San Jose by a score of 3-2 but did lose the two games before that. St. Louis has scored 2.36 goals per game and they have allowed 3.36 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 75.9% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Kyrou has led St. Louis with six goals, 12 assists, and 63 shots on goal, while Jordan Binnington is 6-9-1 with a 3.04 goals-against average and a .891 save percentage this year.
Why the Rangers will beat the Blues
- The Blues have lost each of their last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The home team has won each of the last six games between the Blues and Rangers.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Blues and Rangers.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blues have lost the first period in each of their last six games following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blues’ last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Rangers’ last four home night games following a road loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last five games as home favorites against the Blues.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Vincent Trocheck has scored a goal in each of the Rangers’ last four games against the Blues.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last six games against the Blues.
- Adam Fox has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Artemi Panarin ranks T1st in the league for multi-goal games (4) this season.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Jake Neighbours has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last three games as underdogs.
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Blues’ last game.
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances in road games.
- Jake Neighbours ranks T1st in the Central Division for shootout goals (1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers rank 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (88.71%).
- The New York Rangers rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.63).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.36).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.36).
NY Rangers vs St. Louis Blues Prediction
St. Louis comes into this game after replacing their head coach and they have lost three of their last four games. The Blues are 4-6-1 on the road, while the Rangers are 5-3-1 at home this year. New York has lost two games in a row, but they are back at home and still have one of the best defenses in the NHL. The Rangers are allowing 2.63 goals per game and their penalty kill is at 88.7%. Take New York -1.5 here.