Hurricanes vs. Rangers Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 3 on May 9
Thursday's NHL action includes the Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7) hosting the New York Rangers (55-23-4) at PNC Arena. The Rangers are underdogs (+140 on the moneyline) against the Hurricanes (-165) ahead of the game, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV, and Max.
Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which squad we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's NHL Playoffs Second Round action.
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Hurricanes vs. Rangers Game Info
- When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT, truTV, and Max
- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
Prediction: Who will win the Hurricanes vs. Rangers game?
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Rangers (+1.5) | Over (5.5) | Hurricanes 4 Rangers 2 |
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Hurricanes Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- In its past 10 games Carolina has gone 6-2-2 overall, with a 5-5-0 record against the spread.
- Six of Carolina's last 10 games hit the over.
- The Hurricanes have had an average of 5.6 total goals scored in their past 10 games, 0.1 higher than this matchup's over/under.
- In their last 10 games, the Hurricanes are putting up 0.6 more goals per game than their season-long average.
Rangers Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- The Rangers went 8-2-0 in its most recent 10 contests, including a 6-4-0 ledger against the spread in that span.
- In its past 10 games, New York has gone over the total five times.
- The Rangers total over the last 10 games is 0.2 goals greater than the 5.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
- In their past 10 games, Rangers' game goal totals average 9.2 goals, 0.3 goals lower per game than their season-long game scoring average.
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Hurricanes Top Performers
- In 78 games for Carolina this season, Sebastian Aho has been an important contributor with 89 total points -- 36 goals and 53 assists.
- Pyotr Kochetkov is 23-13-4 between the pipes this season after allowing 92 goals (2.3 goals against average), making 939 saves, and amassing a .911 save percentage.
- Aho leads Carolina with his +34 plus-minus on the season.
Rangers Top Performers
- New York is led by Artemi Panarin in terms of points (120), goals (49) and assists (71).
- Igor Shesterkin has a record of 36-17-2, with a .912 save percentage (16th in the league) and a 2.6 goals against average.
- Ryan Lindgren is +22, the best plus-minus rating on the squad.
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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