Rangers vs Hurricanes Prediction 1/28/25 NHL Picks Today
Carolina Hurricanes (30-16-4) vs. NY Rangers (24-21-4)
January 28, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: NY Rangers +120 / Carolina Hurricanes -142; Over/Under: 5.5
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The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Rangers vs Hurricanes Prediction. This article will include a Rangers vs Hurricanes Pick.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Blue Jackets, lost to the Islanders, and they play the Blackhawks, Kings, and Jets next. The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.34 goals per game and are scoring 21.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Jack Roslovic leads Carolina with 18 goals, Martin Necas has 39 assists and Andrei Svechnikov has 137 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.76 goals per game and are killing 85.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Martin has given up 27 goals on 175 shots faced, and Pyotr Kochetkov has allowed 76 goals on 784 shots.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers beat the Flyers, lost to the Avalanche, and they play the Bruins, Golden Knights, and Penguins next. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.02 goals per game and are scoring 20.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 21 goals, Adam Fox has 37 assists, and Vincent Trocheck has 131 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3.02 goals per game and are killing 83.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 93 goals on 1,041 shots faced, and Jonathan Quick has given up 45 goals on 437 shots.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Hurricanes have lost eight of their last nine games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Rangers have won 13 of their last 14 games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as road favorites.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs following a home loss.
- The Hurricanes have lost the first period in seven of their last eight games as road favorites.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won four of their last five games.
- The Rangers have lost seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Hurricanes and Rangers.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Rangers have lost the second period in each of their last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.44%).
- The New York Rangers rank T2nd in the league in short-handed goals this season (8).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.71%).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.34).
Rangers vs Hurricanes Injury Report
The New York Rangers don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Carolina Hurricanes will be without William Carrier, Tyson Jost, and Jesper Fast. Jack Roslovic is questionable for the Canes.
Rangers vs Hurricanes Prediction
The Carolina Hurricanes are the more trustworthy, consistent team, and that’s enough to make them the favorites. However, the Rangers are finally getting their act together with wins in six of their last nine games. The Rangers have earned points in nine of their last 10 games. While playing disappointing hockey for long stretches, we know what the Rangers are capable of when they’re right. The Rangers are contenders when playing well. Well, here they are. The Rangers have looked the part over the last couple of weeks, and if that continues, it’s hard to turn them down at home with the more favorable price. So, I’ll take a shot with the Rangers and the plus money.