New York Rangers (9-4-1) vs San Jose Sharks (5-9-3)
Game Info: Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Madison Square Garden)
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Rangers -400 / San Jose Sharks +300 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a San Jose Sharks vs New York Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 14th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 5-9-3 this year after they lost to Philadelphia in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. San Jose was able to erase a 3-0 deficit in the game, but they couldn’t get the win in overtime or the shootout. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 43-31, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Goodrow, Granlund, and Thompson, while Vanecek stopped 40 out of 43 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Sharks defeated New Jersey by a score of 1-0 but did lose to Minnesota by a score of 5-2 before that. San Jose has scored 2.35 goals per game and they have allowed 3.41 goals per game, while also averaging 15.4% on the power play and 81.5% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Granlund has led San Jose with seven goals, 11 assists, and 57 shots on goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood is 3-4-2 with a 3.10 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 9-4-1 this season after they lost to Winnipeg by a score of 6-3 in their last game. New York tied the game at two in the second period and only trailed 4-3 early in the third, but allowed the last two goals in the loss. The Rangers outshot Winnipeg by a total of 36-33, won 64.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Cuylle, Kakko, and Lafreniere, while Shesterkin stopped 27 out of 32 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Rangers defeated Detroit by a score of 4-0 but did lose to Buffalo by a score of 6-1 before that. New York has scored 3.71 goals per game and they have allowed 2.57 goals against per game, while also going 26.2% on the power play and 89.4% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 10 goals, 12 assists, and 49 shots on goal, while Igor Shesterkin is 6-4-1 with a 2.85 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage.
Why the Rangers will beat the Sharks
- The Rangers have won each of their last 10 home games following a home loss.
- The Sharks have lost 35 of their last 42 night games.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in five of their last six games following a home loss.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Sharks have lost the first period in each of their last five night games following a shootout win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last eight home games following a loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Sharks’ last 10 games as underdogs following a shootout loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 10 games as road underdogs following a shootout loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Rangers’ last 13 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last eight home games.
- Adam Fox has recorded an assist in five of the Rangers’ last six games against the Sharks.
- Artemi Panarin has scored at least one goal in three of the Rangers’ last four games against the Sharks.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Mikael Granlund has scored at least one goal in five of the Sharks’ last six games as road underdogs.
- Henry Thrun has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last three games.
- Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last nine Thursday night road games.
San Jose Sharks vs New York Rangers Prediction
New York comes into this matchup as a huge favorite to get the win, but they have lost two of their last three games. The Rangers are 4-3-1 at home this year, while the Sharks are 2-5-2 on the road. San Jose has played better over the last few weeks after a horrible start to the season, but they still struggle to pick up wins on the road. There isn’t much we can do with New York being so heavily favored, but I will take a shot with the Rangers -2.5 at plus money.