Dylan Larkin, Tyler Bertuzzi, and the Detroit Red Wings will face off against Artemi Panarin, Ryan Strome, and the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in an Original Six showdown. Fox Sports Detroit Plus will air the game, and the opening face-off is at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 31.
Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers Odds
Moneyline and Over/Under (O/U) odds have not yet been posted for this matchup.
New York is 23-25 straight up (SU) and has earned moneyline bettors 4.8 units this year. That early-season winning percentage is a welcomed improvement compared to how the team performed during last year’s regular season (32-50). Through 48 regular season outings, 23 of its games have gone over the total, while another 23 have gone under and just two have pushed. The team is 13-12 SU at home this season.
The Rangers have been able to convert on 21.6 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that places them in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 21st overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 78.7 percent of all penalties.
Boasting a .907 save percentage and 29.1 saves per game, Henrik Lundqvist (nine wins, 16 losses, and three OT losses) has been the most dependable option in goal for New York this season. If head coach David Quinn decides to give him the evening off, however, the team could roll with Alexandar Georgiev (12-11-11 record, .910 save percentage, 3.11 goals against average).
Detroit has lost 20.1 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year and is currently 12-39 straight up (SU). Through 51 regular season outings, 23 of its games have gone over the total, while 22 have gone under the total and just six have pushed. As an away team, the Red Wings are 4-21 SU so far.
The Red Wings have converted on just 14.8 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that’s ranked 29th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 31st overall and it’s successfully killed off 73.4 percent of all penalties.
Jonathan Bernier (26.0 saves per game) has been the primary option in the net for Detroit. Bernier owns a 10-18-2 record, while registering a .904 save percentage and 2.99 goals against average this year.
Detroit Red Wings at New York Rangers Betting Predictions
Prediction: SU Winner – Rangers, O/U – Under
Betting Trends
- The Red Wings are 1-1 in games decided by a shootout this season while the Rangers are 0-2 in shootouts.
- Detroit has managed 26.4 shot attempts per game over its last five road games while New York is averaging 35.2 shots per game over its last five home outings.
- Seven of Detroit’s last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 0-7 in those games.
- Detroit skaters have given out the 11th-most hits in the league (22.5 per game).
