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New York Rangers Favored Over St. Louis Blues in NHL Showdown at Madison Square Garden

The St. Louis Blues will face off against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, with the Rangers holding a record of 12-6-1 compared to the Blues' record of 9-12-1. Both teams won one game each in their two meetings last season. The game is set to begin at 7 PM EST, with the Rangers opening as the favorite with a line of -240 that has not moved. Stay tuned for the St. Louis Blues vs New York Rangers prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blues +204 | Rangers -240
• Spread: Blues +1.5 (-128) | Rangers -1.5 (+107)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 71%.

St. Louis vs New York Stats

St. Louis Blues

In their recent game against the New York Islanders, the St. Louis Blues were the underdogs at +140 odds and ultimately lost 3-1. Jake Neighbours scored the only goal for the Blues, while goaltender Jordan Binnington stopped 28 of 30 shots faced. Unfortunately, the team has been struggling offensively this season, scoring two or fewer goals in six of their last nine games. The Blues currently rank 30th in goals per game and 29th in shots per game. Jordan Kyrou leads the team with 18 points. On the defensive side, the Blues rank 25th in goals against per game and 22nd in shots against per game. Binnington holds a 6-9-1 record with a 3.04 goals-against average and .891 save percentage, while Joel Hofer has a 3-3-0 record with a 3.45 GAA and .893 SV%. Overall, St. Louis holds a power ranking of 31 and is ranked 29th in offense, 25th in defense, and currently has a 9-12-1 record for the season.

New York Rangers Analysis

The New York Rangers recently lost as a +115 underdog against the Edmonton Oilers, with Artemi Panarin scoring twice and Jonathan Quick allowing six goals. Despite this loss, the Rangers have shown strong offensive performance this season, having scored three or more goals in five of their last nine games and ranking 11th in goals per game and seventh in shots per game. Panarin leads the team with 26 points. Defensively, the Rangers have been average, but goaltending has been excellent, with Igor Shesterkin boasting an 8-5-1 record and Jonathan Quick holding a 4-1-0 record. Additionally, Adam Fox has 17 points. The Rangers have a power ranking of 10, ranking 12th in offense and 7th in defense, with a record of 12-6-1. St. Louis has had mixed results in their last three matchups against New York.

Rangers Expected to Dominate St. Louis with Strong Offense and Exemplary Goaltending

The offensive performance of St. Louis this season has been subpar, with the team scoring two or fewer goals in six of their last nine games. The Blues currently rank 30th in goals per game and 29th in shots per game. In contrast, the offense of the Rangers has been strong, scoring three or more goals in five of their last nine games. New York ranks 11th in goals per game and seventh in shots per game. Additionally, the goaltending for the Rangers has been exemplary, as they currently rank seventh in goals against per game. With their superior offensive and defensive capabilities, it is expected that the Rangers will secure a victory by a margin of two or more goals. To capitalize on this prediction, it is recommended to bet the puck line (-1.5) and place your wager on the Rangers.

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