Rangers vs Ducks Prediction 1/19/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 19th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 21-22-6 this season after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 6-3 in their last game. New York trailed 1-0 in the first period, but they scored the next six goals to pull away with the win. The Rangers recorded 28 shots on goal, won 64.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Othmann, Panarin (2), and Zibanejad (3), while Martin stopped 25 out of 28 shots, which was an .893 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New York lost to the Senators by a score of 8-4 and the Kraken by a score of 4-2. The Rangers have lost five of their last six games and they are currently last in the Metro standings with 48 points. New York has scored 2.65 goals per game and they have allowed 3.06 goals against per game, while also going 22.7% on the power play and 79.9% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 18 goals and 36 assists, while Mika Zibanejad has added 21 goals and 25 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Jonathan Quick, who is 3-10-2 with a 3.13 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 24-21-3 this year after they defeated Los Angeles in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Anaheim led 1-0 in the first period, but they failed to score in the second and third, before scoring with 58 seconds left in overtime for the win. The Ducks out shot LA by a total of 33-18, won 54.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Granlund and McTavish, while Husso stopped 17 out of 18 shots, which was a .944 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Kings again by a score of 3-2 and the Stars by a score of 3-1. The Ducks have won three games in a row and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 51 points. Anaheim has scored 3.19 goals per game and they have allowed 3.58 goals against per game, while also going 16.2% on the power play and 78.3% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry are the leading scorers for Anaheim, but they are both out with injuries for the next few weeks. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 15-12-2 with a 3.12 goals against average and an .890 save percentage this year. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Rangers have lost each of their last five night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have won five of their last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last three games.
• The Ducks have won the first period in five of their last six home games following an overtime win.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Ducks’ last nine night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Rangers’ last four games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 10 games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last five games as road underdogs.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Beckett Sennecke has scored a goal in three of the Ducks’ last four games at Honda Center.
• Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one assist in six of the Ducks’ last seven games.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last nine games as underdogs.
• Mika Zibanejad has scored at least one goal in four of the Rangers’ last five games.

Rangers vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have played much better since snapping their long losing streak. The Ducks are 14-8-1 at home this year, while the Rangers are 16-9-2 on the road. New York finally snapped their losing streak with a win over the Flyers in their last game, but they have allowed 30 goals in their last five games. Anaheim is dealing with some key injuries, but they should have plenty of success against this New York defense. Take the Ducks to get another win here.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks ML