In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 12th 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 20-20-6 this season after they lost to Boston by a score of 10-2 in their last game. New York led 1-0 in the first period, but they allowed three goals in the first, four in the second, and three in the third for the blowout loss. The Rangers were out shot by a total of 34-29, won 51.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Miller and Zibanejad, while Martin stopped 10 out of 14 shots and Quick stopped 14 out of 20.
Prior to that game, New York lost to the Sabres by a score of 5-2 and the Mammoth by a score of 3-2. The Rangers have lost six of their last seven games and they are currently seventh in the Metro standings with 46 points. New York has scored 2.57 goals per game and they have allowed 2.94 goals against per game, while also going 22.1% on the power play and 79.7% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 16 goals and 33 assists, while Mika Zibanejad has added 17 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Jonathan Quick, who is 3-8-2 with a 2.78 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 20-15-8 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Seattle led 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed two goals in the last 10 minutes for the loss. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 34-12, won 44.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Beniers and Catton, while Daccord stopped 31 out of 34 shots, which was a .912 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Seattle lost to the Wild by a score of 3-2, but did beat the Bruins by a score of 7-4 before that. The Kraken have won four of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 48 points. Seattle has scored 2.74 goals per game and they have allowed 2.84 goals against per game, while also going 22.8% on the power play and 70.9% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Eberle has led Seattle with 15 goals and 13 assists, while Matty Beniers has added nine goals and 19 assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Philipp Grubauer, who is 8-3-2 with a 2.27 goals against average and a .925 save percentage this year.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Rangers have lost six of their last seven games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kraken have won five of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Rangers have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kraken’s last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Rangers’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Rangers’ last 11 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last three games.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Vincent Trocheck has scored a goal in each of the Rangers’ last three home games.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last six games.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Brandon Montour has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Rangers.
- Matthew Beniers has scored a goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.57).
- The New York Rangers rank 32nd in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (7).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (70.94%).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.74).
Rangers vs Kraken Prediction
New York comes into this matchup looking to snap their three game losing streak, but they have been outscored 18-6 in those three losses. The Rangers are 5-11-4 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 10-8-3 at home. Seattle has lost two in a row, but they have played very well over the last few weeks. The Kraken have scored at least four goals in three of their last five games and I think they can find more success here, as New York continues to struggle with their goaltending. Take Seattle to get the win.