Hurricanes vs. Rangers Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 2 on May 7

The Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7) have -120 moneyline odds to win when they hit the road for a game against the New York Rangers (55-23-4), who have +100 moneyline odds, on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN.

Here is our pick for who will capture the victory in this NHL Playoffs Second Round contest.

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Hurricanes vs. Rangers Game Info

  • When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00 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?

Computer picks for Hurricanes vs Rangers
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)

  • Carolina has a 6-4-0 record against the spread in its past 10 games, going 7-2-1 overall.
  • Carolina hit the over in five of its past 10 contests.
  • 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 past 10 games, the Hurricanes' goals per game average is 0.7 higher than their season-long average.

Rangers Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • New York owns a 6-4-0 record against the spread while finishing 8-2-0 overall over its past 10 contests.
  • In its past 10 games, 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 total listed for this matchup.
  • In their past 10 games, Rangers' game goal totals average 9.2 goals, 0.1 goals lower per game than their season-long game scoring average.

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Hurricanes Top Performers

  • Sebastian Aho has been a major contributor for Carolina this season, collecting 36 goals and 53 assists over 78 games (89 total points, first on the club).
  • Pyotr Kochetkov is 23-13-4 between the pipes this season after allowing 92 goals (2.3 goals against average), making 939 saves, and compiling a .911 save percentage.
  • Aho leads Carolina with a +34 plus-minus on the season.

Rangers Top Performers

  • Artemi Panarin has 120 points, on 49 goals and 71 assists -- all team highs for New York.
  • Igor Shesterkin has a 2.6 goals against average, .912 save percentage (16th in the league) and 36-17-2 record between the pipes for New York.
  • Ryan Lindgren is +22, the top plus-minus rating on the squad.

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Hurricanes Injuries

Brett Pesce: Lower Body (Out), Jesper Fast: Upper Body (Out For Season)

Rangers Injuries

Blake Wheeler: Lower Body (Out For Season), Filip Chytil: Upper Body (Out For Season)

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