A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting New York Rangers dueling the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday at PNC Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Carolina sat as 122 underdogs over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Hurricanes to win this game 2.8-2.5. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Rangers will look to vanquish their hosts on Friday, as they are 25-16-5 this season, while the Hurricanes are 21-19-8. New York is 20-19-7 against the total, while Carolina is 14-18-16 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Carolina vs New York injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Carolina Hurricanes rated this week at No. 15 and the New York Rangers sitting at No. 18.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Carolina Hurricanes No. 26-ranked offense (2.33 goals per game) against a New York Rangers defense that ranks No. 15 at 2.65 goals per game allowed. The Hurricanes Sportsbook has clicked at a 16.89% rate while the Rangers have a 78.91% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New York was a 3-2 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Canucks. They won as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of PUSH bettors.
In their last action, Carolina was a 1-0 Sportsbook on the road against the Maple Leafs. Bettors on Carolina at +104 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (1) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
- NY Rangers is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Rangers's last 10 games on the road
- NY Rangers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
- NY Rangers is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Carolina
- Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
- Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
- Carolina is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Ottawa, Sunday, January 24th
Carolina home to Calgary, Sunday, January 24th
