| MATCHUP | New York Rangers | Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 27-30-8 | 38-16-12 |
| Spread | +1.5 -142 | -1.5 120 |
| Moneyline | +170 | -205 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
| Where | Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN | |
| When | Saturday, March 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers beat the Jets and Flames and play the Kings next. The Rangers have won 5 of their last 7 games.
The New York Rangers are averaging 2.8 goals per game and are scoring 24.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Mika Zibanejad leads New York with 27 goals, Artemi Panarin has 38 assists, and Will Cuylle has 125 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3.12 goals per game and are killing 78.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 99 goals on 1,125 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 63 goals on 583 shots.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild beat the Mammoth, lost to the Flyers, and play the Maple Leafs next. The Wild have won 9 of their last 13 games.
The Minnesota Wild are averaging 3.3 goals per game and are scoring 25.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Kirill Kaprizov leads Minnesota with 38 goals, Quinn Hughes has 39 assists and Matt Boldy has 207 shots on goal. Defensively, the Minnesota Wild are allowing 2.77 goals per game and are killing 79.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Filip Gustavsson has allowed 100 goals on 1,153 shots faced, and Jesper Wallstedt has given up 73 goals on 827 shots.
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Wild have won each of their last five games after coming off overtime.
- The Rangers have lost 11 of their last 12 games as underdogs following a road win.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in four of their last five games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last nine night games following a road win.
- The Rangers have lost the third period in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Wild have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Rangers have won each of their last four night games.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Rangers have won the third period in four of their last five night games.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Rangers’ last nine games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Wild’s last eight games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 12 of the Rangers’ last 13 games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last eight games after coming off overtime.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in each of the Wild’s last six games at Grand Casino Arena.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Wild’s last nine home games.
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances—the equal-longest active streak in the league.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Alexis Lafreniere has scored at least one goal in five of the Rangers’ last six night games.
- Vincent Trocheck has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last five games as underdogs.
- Urho Vaakanainen has recorded 12 career shots against the Wild—the most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Wild are one of six teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Minnesota Wild rank 2nd in the league in save percentage this season (.914).
- The New York Rangers rank T31st in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.83).
- The New York Rangers rank 29th in the league for shots per game this season (25.4).
New York Rangers vs Minnesota Wild Prediction
The Wild should be favored on their home ice, as they’re the better team and a title contender. The Rangers have nothing to play for at this stage. However, the Rangers have put together a strong week, as the defense has improved since the break and the offense has found a spark. The Rangers are also a team we’ve backed a ton on the road this season, as 18 of their 27 wins have come away from MSG. The Wild should be favored and should win, but you can do worse with your money than taking a shot with the Rangers and the potential big payout.