San Jose Sharks to Take on New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden: Rangers Favored in NHL Matchup
The San Jose Sharks will be facing the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Sharks currently have a record of 5-9-3 and are second to last in the
Game outlook
The San Jose Sharks will be facing the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Sharks currently have a record of 5-9-3 and are second to last in the Pacific Division, while the Rangers have a record of 9-4-1 and are fourth in the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers were 1-0-1 against the Sharks last season. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EST. New York is the betting favorite with odds of -386 that have not moved. For more predictions and NHL picks, be sure to continue reading.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sharks +315 | Rangers -386
Spread: Sharks +1.5 (+125) | Rangers -1.5 (-145)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 79%.
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are heading to New York for their next game after a loss against the Philadelphia Flyers. Despite their struggles on defense and goaltending, the Sharks have managed to avoid consecutive losses since their nine-game losing streak at the start of the season. The team ranks 29th in goals allowed due to allowing the second most shots in the league. However, their goaltending has been strong in recent games, allowing only 2.4 goals per game in their last five matches. Mackenzie Blackwood is expected to start in net for the Sharks, with a record of 5-12 this season. San Jose currently has a power ranking of 32, ranking 31st in offense and 28th in defense, with a season record of 5-12.