Hurricanes vs. Rangers Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 1 on May 5
Sunday's NHL lineup features a projected tight outing between the Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7, -115 on the moneyline to win) and the New York Rangers (55-23-4, -105 moneyline odds) at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN.
Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will secure the win in Sunday's NHL Playoffs Second Round action.
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Hurricanes vs. Rangers Game Info
- When: Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
Prediction: Who will win the Hurricanes vs. Rangers game?
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Rangers (+1.5) | Over (5.5) | Rangers 4 Hurricanes 3 |
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Hurricanes Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- In its past 10 contests Carolina has gone 8-1-1 overall, with a 6-3-0 record against the spread.
- Carolina went over in four of its past 10 games.
- The Hurricanes have had an average of 5.7 total goals scored in their past 10 games, 0.2 higher than this matchup's over/under.
- During their last 10 games, the Hurricanes' goals per game average is 0.6 higher than their season-long average.
Rangers Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- The Rangers went 8-2-0 in its last 10 games, including a 5-5-0 line versus the spread in that span.
- In its past 10 contests, New York has gone over the total five times.
- The Rangers total over the last 10 games is 0.3 goals greater than the 5.5 over/under given for this matchup.
- Over the past 10 games, the Rangers and their opponents are averaging 0.2 fewer goals per game than their season game average of 9.2 goals.
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Hurricanes Top Performers
- Over 78 games for Carolina this season, Sebastian Aho has been a major contributor with 89 total points -- 36 goals and 53 assists.
- Pyotr Kochetkov has a 23-13-4 record between the pipes this season. He has saved 939 total shots with a .911 save percentage, and has given up 92 goals (2.3 goals against average).
- Aho has a plus-34 to lead Carolina.
Rangers Top Performers
- Artemi Panarin has 120 points, on 49 goals and 71 assists -- all team highs for New York.
- New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin is 36-17-2, with a 2.6 goals against average and a .912 save percentage (16th in the league).
- With a +22 plus-minus rating, Ryan Lindgren is No. 1 on New York.
Hurricanes Injuries
Jesper Fast: Upper Body (Out For Season), Brett Pesce: Lower Body (Out)
Rangers Injuries
Blake Wheeler: Lower Body (Out For Season), Filip Chytil: Upper Body (Out For Season)
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