In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Monday, November 24th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 10-11-2 this season after they lost to Utah by a score of 3-2 in their last game. New York led 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed one goal in the second and the only goal in the third for the loss. The Rangers were out shot by a total of 34-22, won 67.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Panarin and Gavrikov, while Quick stopped 31 out of 34 shots, which was a .912 save percentage.
Prior to that game, New York lost to the Avalanche by a score of 6-3 and the Golden Knights by a score of 3-2. The Rangers have lost four games in a row and they are currently last in the Metro standings with 22 points. New York has scored 2.48 goals per game and they have allowed 2.65 goals against per game, while also going 20% on the power play and 78.5% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with six goals and 14 assists, while Adam Fox has added three goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Igor Shesterkin, who is 7-8-2 with a 2.53 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this season.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 7-9-6 this year after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 2-1 in their last game. St. Louis scored once in the first and once in the second, but barely hung on for the win in the third. The Blues were out shot by a total of 31-22, won 47.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Schenn and Suter, while Binnington stopped 30 out of 31 shots, which was a .968 save percentage.
Prior to that game, St. Louis lost to the Flyers by a score of 3-2 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-2. The Blues have lost four of their last five games and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 20 points. St. Louis has scored 2.68 goals per game and they have allowed 3.64 goals against per game, while also going 24.1% on the power play and 75.0% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Kyrou has led St. Louis with six goals and seven assists, while Robert Thomas has added three goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Jordan Binnington, who is 5-5-4 with a 3.13 goals against average and an .880 save percentage this year.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Blues have lost each of their last six road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the Blues and Rangers.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the last eight games between the Blues and Rangers.
- The Rangers have won the third period in seven of their last eight games when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blues’ last four games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Rangers’ last 10 home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 10 Monday night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last six night games.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Artemi Panarin has scored at least one goal in each of the Rangers’ last five home games against Central Division opponents.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Blues.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Brayden Schenn has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances with his team as an underdog against the Rangers.
- Jordan Kyrou has scored at least one goal in three of the Blues’ last four games against the Rangers.
- Brayden Schenn has recorded at least one assist in six of the Blues’ last seven games against the Rangers.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.48).
- The New York Rangers rank 4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.65).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.64).
- The St. Louis Blues rank T27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.68).
Rangers vs Blues Prediction
Both of these teams have struggled to start the season and they are sitting towards the bottom of their respective divisions, so this is a big game for each side. The Blues are 4-4-2 on the road this year, while the Rangers are 1-7-1 at home. New York has lost four games in a row and while their defense has been rock solid, they are only scoring 2.48 goals per game. St. Louis has been better defensively over their last three games, but they are still allowing nearly 3.70 goals against per game. I think this is a spot where the Rangers offense can gain some momentum and I like them to get the win.