Sharks(+370) take on the Rangers(-480) on Sunday, 12/3/2023 @ 6:00pm EST at the Madison Square Garden Stadium.
The Rangers come into this matchup with the best record in the Metropolitan Division and are looking to start the new month on the right foot. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks
Game outlook
The Rangers come into this matchup with the best record in the Metropolitan Division and are looking to start the new month on the right foot. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks come into this game seeking a win to turn their season around, as they currently sit last in the Pacific Division with a 6-18 record. With both teams looking to make a statement, this game is sure to be an exciting match-up with plenty of NHL betting value.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sharks +370 | Rangers -480
Spread: Sharks +2.5 (-130) | Rangers -2.5 (+110)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 83%.
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks are having a difficult season, with their offense ranking 32nd in the league and only scoring 1.75 goals per game. The top two lines, led by Tomas Hertl, Fabian Zetterlund, and Mikael Granlund have scored 12 goals and 24 assists, but five skaters have only five goals or more. Defensively, San Jose is also struggling, allowing 3.92 goals per game and goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood has had a .903 save percentage and a 3.56 goals-against average on 556 shots. Combined with their record of 6-16-2, this season has been one to forget for the Sharks.
New York Rangers Analysis
The Rangers have seen great team contributions with Chris Kreider, Artemi Panarin, and Vincent Trocheck scoring 30 goals and 38 assists, while Mika Zibanejad, Alexis Lafreniere, and Jimmy Vesey have combined for 18 goals and 20 assists from the point. Defensemen Erik Gustafsson, Adam Fox, K'Andre Miller, and Jacob Trouba have all pitched in, and goaltender Jonathan Quick has had a remarkable .930 save percentage and 1.99 goals-against average. The New York Rangers are off to a great season and are a team to watch closely going forward. Check out our NHL Predictions to help you out all season long! The New York Rangers are off to a great start this season, earning a power ranking of 4 and currently #13 in offense (averaging 3.33 goals per game) and #3 in defense (allowing 2.48 goals per game). Contributing to their success has been their top two lines (Kreider, Panarin, and Trocheck scoring 30 goals and 38 assists) as well as their defense and goaltending (Erik Gustafsson, Adam Fox, K'Andre Miller, and Jacob Trouba chipping in defensively, and Jonathan Quick posting a .930 save percentage and 1.99 goals-against average). With an overall record of 17-4-1, the Rangers are a team to watch and our NHL predictions can help you stay informed all season long.