Anaheim Ducks vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/23
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Ducks and Rangers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on MSG, and it’s hosted by the Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Rangers are favored to win at home vs. the Ducks.
ANAHEIM DUCKS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 15th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:
- According to our analysis, we anticipate the Rangers to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Rangers on the moneyline
- The Rangers should also cover at -1.5
Is a Win at New York Possible for the Ducks?
Through 28 games, the Ducks have achieved an overall record of 10-18-0. When on the road, Anaheim holds a 5-8-0 record, while they are 5-10-0 when playing at home. This record has them sitting 8th in the Western Pacific division and 15th in the Western conference.
When it came to the puck line, Anaheim heads in with a 16-12 record. On the road, their mark is 8-5 and their overall home performance is 8-7 vs. the puck line. The average goal total for Anaheim’s games is sitting at 6.1. The average over/under line for the season is 6.4. The Ducks come in with an over/under record of 13-14-1.
In their last three road games, Anaheim has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
On offense, the Ducks are averaging 2.6 goals per game which is 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 24th in the league. Looking at how the Ducks’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 15th in power play goals and 16th in shorthanded goals.
Anaheim will be looking for a good game from Frank Vatrano who leads the team in scoring with 14 goals, ranking 19th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 9 assists so far.
In terms of defense, the Rangers head into the game ranked 25th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.7 shots per game against New York. So far, they are 11th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.
Goalie John Gibson gets the start and has made 19 starts this season. His record at this point is 5-13, and his save percentage is 0.8666666666666667%.
Can the Rangers Lock in a Home Win?
Through 27 games, the Rangers have achieved an overall record of 19-7-1. When on the road, New York holds a 10-4-1 record, while they are 9-3-0 when playing at home. In the Eastern Metropolitan division, they are currently 1st, and in the Eastern conference, they come into the game sitting 2nd.
Against the puck line, New York is 12-15. Their road puck line record so far is 8-7 while sitting 4-8 at home against the puckline. This season, New York’s games have an average of 6.2 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Rangers come in with an over/under performance of 12-14-1.
Across their three previous home games, New York has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
Offensively, the Rangers come into the game at 3.3 goals per contest placing 16th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 26th position in the league. New York’s offense is currently ranked 7th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 22nd in the league.
New York’s current leading scorer is Artemi Panarin. This season, he has 16 goals, which puts him 9th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Panarin has 23 assists this season.
Defensively, the Rangers come into the season ranked 25th in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 29.7 shots per game against New York. For the season, they are ranked 11th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.
Goalie Jonathan Quick comes into the game having made nine starts this season. So far, his record is 8-0 and he has a save percentage of 0.4722222222222222%.