Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Prediction 1/28/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 28th  at the Madison Square Garden. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Hurricanes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Rangers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York

-Recent betting trends in games played between Carolina and New York

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Hurricanes and Rangers

Hurricanes Look to Bounce Back

The Hurricanes look to bounce back after their loss in the last game. The Hurricanes faced off against the New York Islanders in the last game and they were able to force overtime, but they still ended up falling short. Two games ago against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the offense scored seven goals and they ended up winning three points. Seth Jarvis had a strong game scoring two goals and adding two assists. Frederick Henderson was in goal and e saved only 18 of the 22 shots that he faced. 

The Hurricanes on the season are averaging 3.34 goals while their defense is giving up 2.76 goals per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the defense is ranked 9th. They are averaging 32.02 shots per game which is 1st in the league. The defense is facing only 25.06 shots per game which is 2nd in the league. Mikko Rantanen is having a strong season scoring 25 goals and adding 39 assists. 

Why the Hurricanes Will Beat the Rangers

• The Hurricanes have won four of their last five games against the Rangers.
• The road team has covered the puck line in eight of the last 10 games between the Hurricanes and Rangers.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have won the third period in four of their last five road games against the Rangers.

How Do the Rangers Bounce Back?

The Rangers in the last game faced off against the Colorado Avalanche and the offense was good but the defense wasn’t good enough. The offense scored four goals, but the defense gave up five goals, and that led to the defeat. Igor Shesterkin was in goal and he saved only 17 of the 22 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Philadelphia Flyers the Rangers were able to secure a 2-1 victory. 

The Rangers are averaging 3.02 goals while their defense is giving up 3.02 goals per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league while the defense is ranked 18th. They are averaging 30 shots per game which is 7th in the league. They are shooting 10.07 percent, which is 25th in the league. Opponents are only shooting 9.79 which is 7th best in the league. Artemi Panarin has been the top player for the Rangers scoring 21 goals and adding 31 assists so far this season. The Rangers will meet the Bruins after this game.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Prediction

The Carolina Hurricanes are going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. I really just don’t trust the Rangers defense and they are giving up 3.02 goals per game. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.34 goals per game, and they are going to get out to a fast start here. They are averaging 32.02 shots per game and they are going to pepper the Rangers goaltending with shots. Back the Hurricanes on the money line.