Vegas Golden Knights (28-10-3) vs New York Rangers (19-20-2)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00 pm (T-Mobile Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -166 / New York Rangers +140 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a New York Rangers vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 11th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 19-20-2 this year after they defeated the Devils in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. New York trailed 2-1 in the second period, but they were able to tie the game and picked up the win in overtime. The Rangers outshot New Jersey by a total of 32-23, won 63.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Carrick, Panarin, and Fox, while Shesterkin stopped 21 out of 23 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Rangers lost to the Stars by a score of 5-4 but did beat the Blackhawks by a score of 6-2 before that. New York has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 40 points. New York has scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 3.17 goals against per game, while also going 19.1% on the power play and 83.1% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 17 goals, 27 assists, and 119 shots on goal, while Adam Fox has added two goals, 31 assists, and 68 shots on goal. Igor Shesterkin is 12-15-1 with a 3.06 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 28-10-3 this season after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Vegas allowed one goal in the first, two in the second, and one in the third for the loss. The Golden Knights outshot New York by a total of 30-21, won 36.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Vegas was led by Whitecloud, who had four shots on goal, while Hill stopped 17 out of 20 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Golden Knights defeated the Sharks by a score of 4-2 and the Sabres by a score of 3-1. Vegas has won three of their last four games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 59 points. Vegas has scored 3.46 goals per game and they have allowed 2.68 goals against per game, while also going 24.7% on the power play and 78.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 11 goals, 42 assists, and 126 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 11 goals, 24 assists, and 56 shots on goal. Ilya Samsonov is 11-3-1 with a 2.65 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this year.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Rangers
- The Golden Knights have won 13 of their last 14 night games.
- The Rangers have lost each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine night games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games following a win.
- The Rangers have lost the second period in each of their last four night games at T-Mobile Arena.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last four games after coming off overtime has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Golden Knights’ last seven games at T-Mobile Arena following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last six games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Rangers’ last seven games.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one point in 11 of his last 12 appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at T-Mobile Arena.
- Mark Stone has scored a goal in three of the Golden Knights’ last four games.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in five of the Golden Knights’ last six night games at T-Mobile Arena.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Mika Zibanejad has scored at least one goal in five of the Rangers’ last six road games against the Golden Knights.
- Mika Zibanejad has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last six games at T-Mobile Arena.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of his five previous road appearances against the Golden Knights.
New York Rangers vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup after a pretty rough showing against the Islanders, but they are still one of the top teams in the NHL. The Golden Knights are 17-5-0 at home this year, while the Rangers are 10-11-0 on the road. New York is trying to find some momentum, but they have had a hard time stringing wins together. The Rangers are scoring fewer than three goals per game this year, but they have scored at least four goals in three of their last four. This New York team is better than their record would indicate, but going on the road against this Vegas team is not easy. Take the Golden Knights here.