The New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings meet Friday in NHL action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Red Wings vs Rangers Prediction. This article will include a Red Wings vs Rangers Pick.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers beat the Kraken, lost to the Hurricanes, and they play the Islanders next. The Rangers have lost 7 of their last 11 games.
The New York Rangers are averaging 2.21 goals per game and are scoring 11.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Taylor Raddysh leads New York with 5 goals, Adam Fox has 8 assists, and Mika Zibanejad has 43 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.43 goals per game and are killing 83.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 25 goals on 295 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 4 goals on 68 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Golden Knights, beat the Sharks, and they play the Blackhawks next. The Red Wings have won 9 of their last 13 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring 22.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 8 goals, Alex DeBrincat has 11 assists and Moritz Seider has 32 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 87.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 18 goals on 175 shots faced, while John Gibson has allowed 23 goals on 210 shots.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Red Wings have won nine of their last 10 home games.
- The Rangers have lost each of their last four games following a home loss.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have won the second period in seven of their last eight home games when tied after the first period.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last six games against the Red Wings.
- The Red Wings have lost eight of their last 10 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight road games following a loss.
- The Rangers have won the third period in seven of their last eight road games following a loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last four games against the Red Wings following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Red Wings’ last seven home games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine Friday games at Little Caesars Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Rangers’ last four games following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in three of the Red Wings’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Alex DeBrincat has recorded an assist in four of the Red Wings’ last five games.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- J.T. Miller has scored a goal in three of the Rangers’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last six games against the Red Wings.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last four games against the Red Wings.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (87.18%).
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the equal-most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (6).
- The New York Rangers rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (2.21).
- The New York Rangers rank T1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.43).
Red Wings vs Rangers Prediction
The Rangers have won 6 straight games against the Red Wings and 8 of the last 10 meetings. The Rangers have also been road warriors this season, with six wins. However, this is a pick em price, and I’d need more bang for my buck to pull the trigger with the Rangers. The Red Wings have the edge at home where they’ve won 5 games, and they’ve been one of the most profitable teams in the sport. I have to give the edge to the Red Wings on their home ice. Give me some plus money and I’d lean toward the Rangers.