Red Wings vs Rangers Hockey Game Preview

Detroit Red WingsNew York Rangers
March 21, 7:30 PM | Madison Square Garden

Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers Odds

44-25-4TEAM RECORD45-20-7



The hockey wagering menu sees a clash between New York and Detroit on Wednesday, with the host Rangers trying to win for themselves and reward bettors who back them on the moneyline.

The Red Wings will look to vanquish their hosts on Wednesday, as they are 44-25-4 this season, while the Rangers are 45-20-7. Detroit is 31-40-2 against the total, while New York is 28-29-15 versus the number.



View Detroit vs NY Rangers Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're going with the Rangers in this one, they're listed as moneyline favorites of -150 on most hockey betting menus for Monday's contest.

Power Rankings:
The Rangers - Red Wings odds would favor the Red Wings if the lines were set according to our power ranks. New York is rated No. 7 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Detroit is at No. 5.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits New York's No. 11-ranked offense, averaging 2.8 goals per game, against a Red Wings defense that ranks No. 4 at 2.5 goals allowed. The Rangers power play is averaging 14.5% while the Red Wings defense kills off 80.7% of their penalties.

The Red Wings were a 5-3 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Capitals. That made winners of bettors who got Washington at +168 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.

New York won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Devils on March 19. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -137 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.


Detroit Red Wings Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Edmonton are 7-3
After playing Washington are 8-2
After a loss are 3-7

New York Rangers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing New Jersey are 4-6
After a win are 5-5


A few Red Wings at Rangers trends to consider:
Detroit is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
Detroit is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 6 games at home
NY Rangers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home
NY Rangers are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit


Next up:
Detroit home to Carolina, Saturday, March 24
NY Rangers home to Buffalo, Friday, March 23

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