Two clubs that split their season series 1-1 a year ago, the New York Rangers and the Anaheim Ducks face off at the Honda Center for an East-West matchup. The opening face-off is at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 1, and fans at home can view it live on Prime Ticket.
New York Rangers at Anaheim Ducks Odds
With a -155 moneyline, Anaheim comes into the game as the noticeable favorite. The line for New York sits at +135. The Over/Under (O/U), set at 6 goals, initially opened at -120 for the over and +100 for the under. That line has shifted since then, and it now sits at -115 for the over, -105 for the under.
Anaheim is 5-8 straight up (SU) and has lost 3.1 units for moneyline bettors this year. That early-season winning percentage is a noticeable slide from what the team recorded during last year’s regular season (44-38). Out of its 13 regular season outings, seven of them have gone under the total, while five have gone over and just one has pushed. The team is 2-4 SU at home this season.
The Ducks have converted on 18.2 percent of their power play chances this year, a figure that’s right around league average. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 14th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 79.5 percent of all penalties.
The Ducks, as a collective unit, have been whistled for penalties 4.1 times per game this season. Last year, they posted the third-highest mark in the league with 4.3 penalties per game. After serving an average of 10.2 penalty minutes per game a season ago the team’s had to stave off opponent power plays for 8.8 minutes per outing this year.
Averaging 36.0 saves per game with a .938 save percentage, John Gibson (four wins, six losses, and two OT losses) has been the primary option in goal for Anaheim this year. If Anaheim decides to rest him, however, the team may turn to Ryan Miller (1-3-3 record, .932 save percentage, 2.44 goals against average).
Hampus Lindholm and Ryan Getzlaf will both spearhead the attack for the Ducks. Lindholm (eight points) is up to two goals and six assists and has recorded multiple points two times this year. Getzlaf has two goals and six assists to his name and has notched a point in four contests.
On the other side of the ice, New York is 4-8 straight up (SU) and has lost 1.9 units for moneyline bettors this year. Through 12 regular season outings, seven of its games have gone under the total, while five have gone over and none have pushed. The Rangers are 1-5 SU as a road team this season.
The Rangers have converted on 17.9 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 24th overall and it’s successfully defended 74.4 percent of all opponent power plays.
New York’s skaters have been penalized 4.4 times per game this season, a number that’s climbed some from the 3.5 penalties per game given up last year. After serving an average of 8.0 penalty minutes per game a year ago, the team’s been forced to kill penalties for 10.8 minutes per matchup this season.
Henrik Lundqvist (2.77 goals against average and .917 save percentage) has been the primary option in goal for New York. Lundqvist is averaging 30.9 saves per game and has three wins, seven losses, and one overtime loss to his credit.
Mats Zuccarello (three goals, seven assists) has been one of the primary offensive facilitators for the visiting Rangers.
New York Rangers vs. Anaheim Ducks Free Picks
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Ducks, O/U – Over
