Seattle Kraken vs
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New York Rangers Favored to Dominate Struggling Seattle Kraken in Sunday Matchup at Madison Square Garden

The Seattle Kraken will be facing the New York Rangers in a game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon with hopes of moving up the Pacific Division standings. The Kraken, with a record of 13-14-1, are coming off a 3-2 loss to New Jersey, while the Rangers, with a record of 14-10-1, are coming off a 4-2 win over Pittsburgh. New York has a strong 6-0-1 record against Seattle in previous matchups. The Rangers are the betting favorite at -182, and the line has not moved. To find out more about this upcoming game and make a prediction, continue reading this Seattle Kraken vs. New York Rangers preview.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kraken +161 | Rangers -182
• Spread: Kraken +1.5 (-160) | Rangers -1.5 (+128)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 65%.

Seattle vs New York Stats

Seattle Kraken

The Seattle Kraken had their two-game winning streak come to an end against the Devils in their last game. They will look to bounce back and even up their season series with the Rangers. Seattle averages 2.89 goals per game and scored two goals on 19 shots in their last outing. Jared McCann leads the team with 23 points, followed closely by Jaden Schwartz and Brandon Montour with 18 points each. Defensively, the Kraken are 12th in the league, giving up an average of 2.96 goals per game. Philipp Grubauer had a solid performance in the last game, saving 33 of 36 shots faced. Yanni Gourde and Ryker Evans are questionable for the upcoming game. Seattle is ranked 20th in offense, 13th in defense, and has a record of 13-14-1 this season.

New York Rangers Analysis

The New York Rangers bounced back from a loss to New Jersey with a win over Pittsburgh in their last game. They will look to continue their momentum and secure their second win in a row on Sunday. The team averages 3.20 goals per game, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with 32 points. New York has a strong offensive and defensive record, scoring an average of 3.17 goals per game and giving up an average of 2.92 points per game. Goalie Igor Shesterkin has a 2.99 GAA and a .908 save percentage. Brett Berard is questionable for the upcoming game. The Rangers will need to maintain their solid defensive effort in order to secure another win.

New York Rangers' Domination Expected Against Struggling Seattle Kraken

The New York Rangers have demonstrated strong performance in their recent home games, with victories in three out of their last four matches. Additionally, their offensive capabilities have been highlighted as they scored a total of nine goals in their past three home games. Furthermore, their success on special teams is evident, with a power play conversion rate of over 22%, ranking 12th in the league. On the other hand, the Seattle Kraken have experienced mixed results in their last four road games, with a notable deficiency in penalty kills and conceding 15 goals. Given these factors, it is anticipated that the Rangers will maintain offensive superiority in this matchup. With the Kraken's limited road scoring and low power play conversion rate at 23rd in the league, the Rangers, boasting the second-best penalty-killing record and ninth-best defense, are likely to control Seattle's offensive efforts. Consequently, the recommendation is to place a bet on the New York Rangers to cover the money line in this game.

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