Rangers vs. Hurricanes Prediction and Odds (Fade New York Without Igor Shesterkin)
The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers are in a battle for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. The Canes are currently two points back, but a win against the New York Rangers today will give them the exact same 42-14-6 record as Florida.
Meanwhile, the Rangers are doing their best to lock up the best seed possible in the Metropolitan Division. They currently sit two points back from the Penguins and three points ahead of the Capitals, but have a game in hand on each.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for today's Metropolitan Division showdown.
Rangers vs. Hurricanes Odds, Puck Line and Total
Moneyline:
- Rangers +165
- Hurricanes -200
Puck line:
- Rangers +1.5 (-150)
- Hurricanes -1.5 (+125)
Total:
- 5.5 (Over -135/Under +115)
Rangers vs. Hurricanes Betting Trends
- Rangers are 6-3 in their last nine games.
- Hurricanes are 4-1 in last five games vs. Rangers.
- The UNDER is 8-0 in the Rangers' last eight games vs. Eastern Conference opponents.
- The UNDER is 8-3 in the Hurricanes' last 11 games.
- Hurricanes are 7-1 in last eight home games.
Rangers vs. Hurricanes Prediction and Pick
As has been the case the entire NHL season, the Rangers will go as far as goaltender Igor Shesterkin will take them. When he's not in net, you can feel free to bet against him. Tonight seems to be one of those nights, as Alexandar Georgiev is predicted to get the start between the pipes.
The Rangers are lost without their Hart Trophy candidate goalie. They rank 25th in the NHL in CORSI percentage, and are 18th in high danger scoring chances. They're also 30-8-3 with Shesterkin in net, but just 8-9-2 in games that Georgiev starts.
Go ahead and fade the Rangers tonight.
Lean: Hurricanes -1.5 (+125)
Iain is 50-44-2 (+3.96 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. Check out his detailed record here.