New York Rangers (26-10-2) vs Vancouver Canucks (25-11-3)
Game Info: Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Rangers -169 / Vancouver Canucks +137 --- Over/Under: 6.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Vancouver Canucks look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The New York Rangers look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Vancouver Canucks vs New York Rangers prediction.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Senators and Devils last week but also lost to the Blues. The Vancouver Canucks are averaging 3.82 goals per game and are scoring on 23.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Brock Boeser leads Vancouver with 24 goals, Quinn Hughes has 39 assists and Elias Pettersson has 106 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vancouver Canucks are allowing 2.59 goals per game and are killing 78.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Thatcher Demko has given up 70 goals on 831 shots faced, and Casey DeSmith has allowed 29 goals on 337 shots. The Canucks will meet the Islanders and Penguins after this one.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- J.T. Miller has scored a goal in each of the Canucks' last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances against former teams.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks' last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Quinn Hughes ranks 1st in the league for Plus/Minus (+26) this season.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers lost to the Hurricanes and Canadiens last week, while beating the Blackhawks. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.37 goals per game and are scoring on 29.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 25 goals, Vincent Trocheck has 28 assists, and Chris Kreider has 106 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.74 goals per game and are killing 84.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 65 goals on 705 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 33 goals on 390 shots.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Mika Zibanejad has scored at least one goal in each of the Rangers' last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Vincent Trocheck has recorded at least one point in each of his eight previous appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Canucks.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances with his team as a favorite against the Canucks.
- Chris Kreider has the most Shorthanded Goals for the Rangers this season (2).
Vancouver Canucks vs New York Rangers prediction
We have two above average teams here, so the edge for me goes to the New York Rangers at home. The Rangers are 13-5 on their home ice this season, with wins in 3 of their last 4 tries. The Rangers are also 3-0 against the Canucks in their last 3 meetings, scoring at least 4 goals in every game. Should be a fun one, but the Rangers at home is where I lean with the reasonable price.
Randy’s Pick New York Rangers -169
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
