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.
Game outlook
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 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.