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
Game outlook
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 13-15, are coming off a 3-2 loss to New Jersey, while the Rangers, with a record of 14-11, 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 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 13-15 this season.