Winnipeg Jets (24-21-10) vs New York Rangers (35-15-5)
Game Info: Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 7:00 pm (Canada Life Centre)
Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets -125 / New York Rangers +100 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Winnipeg Jets host the New York Rangers Ranger in Sunday NHL Action.
The New York Rangers Ranger come into this road contest with an overall record of 35-15-5. Through 55 games, the Rangers are 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. On the season, they have found the net 165 times, good for a rank of 20th among NHL teams. Heading into the game, New York Rangers is the 3rd ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 2.47 goals per game. So far, the Rangers have a strength of schedule rating of 19th in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 10th ranked team in the NHL.
The Winnipeg Jets get set to host the New York Rangers Ranger with an overall record of 24-21-10. This mark places them 6th in the Central division. Through 55 games, the Jets have scored 166 goals, giving them an average of 3.0. This output gives them a rank of 16th among NHL teams. On defense, Winnipeg is the 20th ranked unit, giving up 3.02 goals per contest. So far, the Jets have played the 13th toughest schedule in the league. And, when taking into account Winnipeg's scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 19th in the NHL.
Coming into this game, the New York Rangers leader in points is Artemi Panarin. In his team's 55 games, he has come up with 15 goals and 44 assists. He has scored his goals on a shooting percentage of 12.1%. While on the ice, his offensive production has led to a plus-minus rating of +3.0. The team's top overall goal scorer is Chris Kreider. Of his 36 goals, 50.0% have come during power play time. New York's top goalie is Igor Shesterkin, who is giving up an average of 1.96 goals per game. In his 36 games played, he has turned in 28 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.
Through 55 games, the Winnipeg Jets' goal and overall scoring leader is Kyle Connor, with 62 points. He has reached his mark of 33 goals, on a shooting percentage of 13.6%. So far, 18.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Mark Scheifele, who has 25 assists to go along with his 20 goals. However, when on the ice, the Jets are -21 in scoring differential. Winnipeg's top goalie is Connor Hellebuyck, who is giving up an average of 2.92 goals per game. In his 46 games played, he has turned in 28 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.
In New York's 55 games, they have an above .500 record against the spread, going 28-27 So far, the Ranger have been a good bet on the road as they have covered in 15 of their 28 road games. On the season, the New York Rangers have a per game scoring differential of 0.49. Even when playing on the road, the team is winning games by an averge margin of 0.11 goals. Heading into their game with the Winnipeg Jets, the Ranger have a 3-2 record over their past five contests. In these games, they have accounted for 56% of the overall scoring. Look for the Rangers to pick up the win on the road against the Jets.
Joe’s Pick Rangers +100
AUTHOR: Joe Kiemen
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