NHL Betting Line Favors the New York Rangers over the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday

The New York Rangers look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Carolina Hurricanes arrive at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the New York Rangers as -195 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 2.8-2.3 result in favor of the Hurricanes. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 9-9-5 this season, while the Rangers are 16-8-1. Carolina is 8-10-5 on the totals; New York is 14-9-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Carolina injuries news.

The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the New York Rangers at No. 2 and the Carolina Hurricanes at No. 10 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits New York's No. 1-ranked offense, averaging 3.64 goals per game, against a Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 17 at 2.65 goals allowed. The Rangers power play is averaging 23.29% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 90.32% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Hurricanes were a 2-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Bruins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Boston at -172 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for OVER bettors.

Last time out for New York, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Sabres on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Sabres at +116 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

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