New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction 4/12/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 12th, at the PNC Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Rangers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hurricanes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina

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

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

What a Win for the Rangers

It has been a bit up and down at time for the Rangers, but they sure looked impressive in the last game. The Rangers scored nine goals against the New York Islanders, which was enough for the blowout victory. Artemi Panarin had a strong game, scoring two goals and adding an assist. Adam Fox also had quite the game also finishing with three assists. Igor Shesterkin was in goal and he saved 44 of the 46 shots per game. HE was impressive, but the defense can’t be allowing that many shots again. 

The Rangers are averaging 3.08 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.01 goals per game. The defense was also a major issue in the last game, and it is going to need to be a whole lot better here. Igor Shesterkin is expected to get the start in goal. He has a 26-28-5 record and is giving up 2.87 goals per game.

Hurricanes Fell Short

The Hurricanes faced off against the Washington Capitals in the last game and they almost able to pick up the victory late, but still ended up losing in a shootout. The Hurricanes scored two goals in the third period to tie up the game. It was a balanced offensive attack with four different players scoring. Frederick Henderson was in goal and he saved 24 of the 28 shots that he faced. 

The Hurricanes are averaging 3.21 goals while their defense is giving up 2.72 goals per game. In this game they are going to need the defense to step up in a major way here. Pytor Kochetkov is going to get the start in in goal and he sits with a 26-15-3 while giving up 2.58 goals per game. 

Why the Hurricanes Will Beat the Rangers

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last 12 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have lost five of their last six day games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Rangers have lost the second period in each of their last four games as underdogs when tied after the first period.

Total Goal Facts

• Seven of the Rangers’ last eight day games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Hurricanes’ last six games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last three games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games as favorites following a shootout loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Rangers’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.

New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction

The Hurricanes blew the last game in a shootout, but this is a great bounce-back spot for them. The Rangers might have won the last game but their defense allowed too many shots, and with a similar game here, they aren’t going to find as much success. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.21 goals, and they are going to put on an offensive show. Sure, the Hurricanes are struggling, but this is a great bounce-back spot for them against the Rangers’ defense. Back the Hurricanes on the money line. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Carolina Hurricanes ML