Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers in NHL Odds

Madison Square Garden hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the New York Rangers and the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Friday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you're going with the New York Rangers in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -160 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Friday's contest. The over-under total was at 6 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.3-2.3 victory for the Rangers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Detroit Red Wings have seen them go 10-9-3 so far this season, while the Rangers are at 11-9-2. In totals betting, the New York Rangers are 14-8, while the Red Wings are 11-11. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Detroit injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the New York Rangers rated this week at No. 20 and the Detroit Red Wings sitting at No. 18.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the New York Rangers No. 9-ranked offense (3.27 goals per game) against a Detroit Red Wings defense that ranks No. 11 at 2.91 goals per game allowed. The Rangers Sportsbook has clicked at a 23.38% rate while the Red Wings have a 84.81% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last action, Detroit was a 6-2 loser at home against the Oilers. Bettors on Edmonton at +104 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

New York won its last outing, a 6-1 result against the Hurricanes on November 22. Bettors who backed the Rangers at +130 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

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