The New York Rangers need a win after losing 5 of their last 8 games. The Vegas Golden Knights look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New York Rangers vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are coming off a split of the Capitals and a win over the Kraken. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.3 goals per game and are scoring on 28.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 27 goals, Vincent Trocheck has 29 assists, and Chris Kreider has 123 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.81 goals per game and are killing 82.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 77 goals on 805 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 36 goals on 411 shots.
New York Rangers Team Facts
- The home team has won each of the Rangers’ last four games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games.
- The Rangers have lost the second period in each of their last three night games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last five games.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights recently beat the Bruins and Predators while losing to the Flames. The Vegas Golden Knights are averaging 3.09 goals per game and are scoring on 20.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Jack Eichel leads Vegas with 19 goals, Mark Stone has 29 assists and Jonathan Marchessault has 151 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vegas Golden Knights are allowing 2.7 goals per game and are killing 80.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 70 goals on 760 shots faced, and Adin Hill has allowed 27 goals on 406 shots.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games following a home win.
- The Golden Knights have won the second period in seven of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last nine home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New York Rangers vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction
The New York Rangers are capable of stealing a game like this on the road, but they’ve played some questionable hockey as of late. Also, we’re not used to getting Vegas at prices this cheap at home, where the Golden Knights are 16-5-2 on the season. I have a hard time turning down this cheap price with the Vegas Golden Knights. Give me the home favorite.