New York Rangers (24-23-4) vs Vegas Golden Knights (31-15-6)
Game Info: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Madison Square Garden)
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Rangers +115 / Vegas Golden Knights -135 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, February 2nd at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 31-15-6 this year after they lost to Columbus in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Vegas led 1-0 early in the first period, but they couldn’t find any more offense and ended up with the overtime loss. The Golden Knights outshot Columbus by a total of 26-24, won 58.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Vegas got their lone goal from Hertl, while Samsonov stopped 22 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Golden Knights lost to the Stars by a score of 4-3 but did beat the Panthers by a score of 4-1 before that. Vegas has lost seven of their last nine games and they are currently battling Edmonton for first in the Pacific standings with 68 points. Vegas has scored 3.35 goals per game and they have allowed 2.75 goals against per game, while also going 28.1% on the power play and 78.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 16 goals, 48 assists, and 157 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 13 goals, 33 assists, and 72 shots on goal. Adin Hill is 19-9-4 with a 2.65 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage this year.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 24-23-4 this season after they lost to Boston by a score of 6-3 in their last game. New York tied the game at one in the first period, but they allowed the next three goals and never got back into the game. The Rangers recorded 25 shots on goal, won 60.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Brodzinski and Miller (2), while Shesterkin stopped 19 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Rangers lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 4-0 and the Avalanche by a score of 5-4. New York has lost three games in a row and they are currently tied for sixth in the Metro standings with 52 points. New York has scored 2.96 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals per game, while also averaging 19.8% on the power play and 83.7% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 21 goals, 32 assists, and 149 shots on goal, while Adam Fox has added three goals, 37 assists, and 87 shots on goal. Jonathan Quick is 6-5-2 with a 3.11 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year.
Why the Rangers will beat the Golden Knights
- The Golden Knights have lost five of their last six games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Golden Knights and Rangers.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Golden Knights have lost the second period in three of their last four games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Rangers
- The Rangers have lost four of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Golden Knights have won four of their last five road games against the Rangers.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The road team has covered the puck line in five of the Golden Knights’ last six games.
- The Golden Knights have won the second period in five of their last six games against the Rangers.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Rangers’ last seven home night games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last six games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last three games against opponents on a losing streak.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Chris Kreider has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with the Rangers as underdogs against the Golden Knights.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of his last 21 Sunday night appearances.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Tomas Hertl has scored at least one goal in seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight games.
- Tomas Hertl has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights’ last 11 games.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Golden Knights’ last nine games as road favorites.
Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Rangers Prediction
New York comes into this matchup trying to snap a three-game losing streak and they are on a back-to-back, but they will be at home for this game. The Rangers are 12-11-2 at home this year, while the Golden Knights are 12-9-3 on the road. Vegas has lost three of their last four games, but two of those losses were in overtime. New York has had a very inconsistent season and they have allowed at least four goals in three straight games, while Quick has allowed at least five goals in three straight starts. I don’t like how Quick has looked in recent appearances and I think we are going to see some goals here. Take the over in this game.