Rangers vs. Hurricanes Prediction, Betting Tips & Picks – NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 6
by Travis Goldberg | May 27, 2022
Game 6 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round showcases the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes squaring off at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, May 28. The Hurricanes have a 3-2 edge in the series. Rangers (-111) versus Hurricanes (-108) appears pretty even, according to the moneyline odds. Find more below on the Rangers vs. Hurricanes betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
Rangers vs. Hurricanes Spread and Betting Line
Rangers vs Hurricanes Betting Information
| Favorite |
Moneyline |
Underdog |
Moneyline |
| Rangers |
-111 |
Hurricanes |
-108 |
Rangers vs. Hurricanes Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, May 28, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
Computer Predictions for Rangers vs. Hurricanes
Computer picks for Rangers vs Hurricanes
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Hurricanes (+1.5)
|
Over (5.5)
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Rangers 4 Hurricanes 3
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Rangers vs. Hurricanes Betting Trends
In 57 games as the moneyline favorite this season, New York has been victorious 40 times.
In 57 games with shorter than -111 moneyline odds this season, the Rangers have won 40.
There is a 52.6% chance that New York wins this contest, per the moneyline.
New York Rangers Leaders
Artemi Panarin is one of New York’s leading contributors with 96 points. He has 22 goals and 74 assists this season.
Mika Zibanejad has 82 points (1.0 per game), scoring 30 goals and adding 52 assists.
Chris Kreider’s 77 points this season have come via 52 goals and 25 assists.
In 53 games, Igor Shesterkin has a record of 36-13-4. He has conceded 106 goals (2.07 goals against average) and has racked up 1516 saves.
New York Rangers Season Stats
The Rangers offense’s 250 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 15th in the NHL.
The Rangers are ranked second in league play for the fewest goals against this season, having conceded 204 total goals (just 2.5 per game).
With a +46 goal differential, they’re ranked 10th-best in the NHL.
The Rangers’ 55 power-play goals they’ve recorded this season (on 218 power-play chances) are the ninth-most in the NHL.
The Rangers’ offense ranks fourth the league with a 25.2% power-play conversion rate.
The Rangers’ offense has netted eight shorthanded goals this season (ninth among all teams).
The Rangers kill 82.3% of opponent power plays, currently the seventh-best penalty-kill percentage in the league.
With a 48% faceoff win percentage, the Rangers have the 24th-ranked rate in the NHL.
The Rangers connect on 10.5% of their shots, ranking eighth in the league.
The Rangers’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 25.5 hits and 14.2 blocked shots per game.
Hurricanes vs. Rangers Betting Trends
The Hurricanes have secured an upset victory in eight, or 44.4%, of the 18 games they have played as an underdog this season.
Carolina has 18 games this season playing as an underdog by -108 or longer, and is 8-10 in those contests.
The win probability for the Hurricanes, implied from the moneyline, is 51.9%.
Carolina Hurricanes Leaders
Carolina’s Sebastian Aho has collected 44 assists and 37 goals in 79 games, good for 81 points.
Andrei Svechnikov is pivotal for Carolina’s attack with 69 total points (0.9 per game), including 30 goals and 39 assists through 78 contests.
Teuvo Teravainen has 22 goals and 43 assists for New York.
Frederik Andersen’s record stands at 35-14-3 on the season, giving up 111 goals (2.2 goals against average) and compiling 1320 saves with a .922 save percentage (eighth-best in the league).
Carolina Hurricanes Season Stats
The Hurricanes have scored the ninth-most goals (277 goals, 3.4 per game) in the league.
The Hurricanes have conceded only 2.4 goals per game, 200 total, the fewest among NHL teams.
Their +77 goal differential is third-best in the league.
The Hurricanes have scored 51 power-play goals this season, which ranks 13th in the NHL (on 232 power-play chances).
The Hurricanes have a 22.0% power-play conversion rate, the league’s No. 13 percentage.
The Hurricanes have scored four shorthanded goals this season (24th among NHL squads).
The 87.7% of opponent power plays the Hurricanes kill is the best penalty-kill percentage in the league.
The Hurricanes have the fourth-best faceoff win percentage in the NHL (53.9%).
The Hurricanes are shooting 9.9% (13th in the league).
The Hurricanes have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 22.0 hits and 10.5 blocked shots per game.
Rangers and Hurricanes Injury Report
Rangers: Barclay Goodrow: Out (Lower Body), Sammy Blais: Out For Season (Lower body)
Hurricanes: Jordan Martinook: Out (Lower-Body), Frederik Andersen: Out (Lower body), Jake Gardiner: Out (Hip/back)
Betting Tips for Rangers vs. Hurricanes
The Rangers on the moneyline (-111) is our best bet after analyzing all of the key trends and stats for this matchup. Our computer predicts the total score will finish over the total of 5.5 goals, with the Hurricanes (+1.5) covering the spread.
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