| MATCHUP | Winnipeg Jets | New York Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 28-29-12 | 28-33-8 |
| Spread | +1.5 -245 | -1.5 200 |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-135) | Under 5.5 (114) |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Sunday, March 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets lost to the Penguins and Bruins and play the Golden Knights next. The Jets have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 2.83 goals per game and are scoring 17.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Mark Scheifele leads Winnipeg with 31 goals, Kyle Connor has 47 assists, and Gabriel Vilardi has 132 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 3.09 goals per game and are killing 78.9 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 134 goals on 1,298 shots faced, and Eric Comrie has allowed 58 goals on 554 shots.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers lost to the Blue Jackets and Devils and play the Senators next. The Rangers have won 6 of their last 11 games.
The New York Rangers are averaging 2.8 goals per game and are scoring 24 percent of their power play opportunities. Mika Zibanejad leads New York with 29 goals, Artemi Panarin has 38 assists, and Alexis Lafreniere has 138 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3.2 goals per game and are killing 77.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 109 goals on 1,234 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 69 goals on 622 shots.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Jets have lost each of their last 12 games on the road as underdogs after coming off a shootout.
- The Rangers have won three of their last four day games following a road loss.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven road games after coming off overtime.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Rangers have won the third period in five of their last six day games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Jets’ last three games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Rangers have lost 11 of their last 14 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Jets and Rangers.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 day games at Madison Square Garden following a road loss.
- The Jets have won the third period in five of their last six day games against opponents on a losing streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Rangers’ last four home games against Central Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 11 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 13 of the Jets’ last 14 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Alexis Lafreniere has scored at least one goal in four of the Rangers’ last five home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Gabriel Perreault has recorded at least one assist in six of the Rangers’ last seven games.
- Tye Kartye has recorded two points against the Jets this season—the most against any opponent.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Mark Scheifele has scored at least one goal in each of his last five appearances at Madison Square Garden.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances after playing 25+ minutes the previous day.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 52.6% against the Rangers (min. 5 faceoffs)—the most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 2 this season (6).
- The New York Rangers rank 31st in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.84).
- The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the equal-longest losing streak (11 games) in the NHL this season (including playoffs).
- The Winnipeg Jets are one of only two teams to lose 8+ games when leading after Period 2 this season.
Winnipeg Jets vs New York Rangers Prediction
The Rangers should have the edge at home with the early start time, but I’m going to side with the Jets and the plus money. The Rangers have nothing to play for at this stage, while the Jets have a glimmer of hope at the postseason. The Jets have earned points in 7 of their last 10 games to keep playoff hopes alive. We’ve also been fading the Rangers all season on their home ice, where they’ve won just 9 games. The Rangers are also back to their poor defensive ways. Give me the Jets and the more favorable price.