The New York Rangers need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The St. Louis Blues look for a win after winning 5 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New York Rangers vs St. Louis Blues prediction.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are coming off losses to the Canadiens and Canucks. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.36 goals per game and are scoring on 30 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 26 goals, Vincent Trocheck has 28 assists, and Chris Kreider has 112 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.82 goals per game and are killing 84.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 70 goals on 730 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 33 goals on 390 shots.
New York Rangers Team Facts
- The underdogs have won four of the Rangers’ last five games.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in five of the Rangers’ last six games.
- The Rangers have won the first period in each of their last four night games against the Blues following a home loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last eight games.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues recently beat the Canucks and Hurricanes but lost to the Panthers. The St. Louis Blues are averaging 2.77 goals per game and are scoring on 10.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Robert Thomas leads St. Louis with 16 goals, Jordan Kyrou has 18 assists, and Pavel Buchnevich has 101 shots on goal. Defensively, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 3.18 goals per game and are killing 78.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jordan Binnington has allowed 80 goals on 838 shots faced, and Joel Hofer has given up 36 goals on 390 shots.
St. Louis Blues Team Facts
- The Blues have won each of their last five games as home underdogs following a loss.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 Thursday games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 17 of the Blues’ last 18 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blues have won the second period in each of their last six games against the Rangers.
New York Rangers vs St. Louis Blues prediction
The New York Rangers are the better team and have had no trouble winning on the road this season, but the value is with the Blues and the plus money. The St. Louis Blues have played their best hockey on the road, where 12 of their 20 wins have come, and they’re running into a Rangers team that’s been hit or miss these last couple of weeks. I’ll take a stab with the Blues and more favorable price.