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NHL Prediction and Analysis: New York Rangers Favored vs. San Jose Sharks in Cross-Conference Showdown

The NHL continues with 11 games on Saturday, March 29, 2025, including a cross-conference matchup between the New York Rangers and the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. The Rangers are favored at -160, with their last meeting resulting in a 3-2 victory for New York in November. As we anticipate this upcoming game, our NHL prediction and analysis will focus on the Rangers vs. Sharks matchup, providing insight into the latest odds and betting trends.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -160 | Sharks +142
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+150) | Sharks +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 62%.

New York vs San Jose Stats

New York Rangers

The New York Rangers visited the Anaheim Ducks with hopes of turning their recent performance around, as they had only won one of their last five games. Goalie Igor Shesterkin was expected to start in goal, with Jonathan Quick projected to start in the next game. The Rangers were one point behind the bottom wild card in the Eastern Conference, with a power ranking of 25 and ranking 17th in offense and defense. They were missing key players Adam Edstrom and Arthur Kaliyev.

San Jose Sharks Analysis

The San Jose Sharks will conclude an eight-game homestand on Saturday, having gone 3-4-0 in their last seven games. Despite their struggles, the Sharks have won their previous two contests against the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs. In their most recent matchup, San Jose stunned Toronto as a +210 home underdog, coming out on top in a shootout after blowing a lead in the final minute of regulation. Goalie Alexandar Georgiev has struggled this season, with a record of 7-16-1, a 3.75 GAA, and a .877 save percentage in 24 starts and one relief appearance. The Sharks rank 32nd in goals for and 30th in goals against in the NHL and have already been eliminated from playoff contention, holding the league's worst record. Additionally, the Sharks have a power ranking of 29 and are ranked 31st in offense and 32nd in defense, with an overall record of 20-42-9. In their last three matchups against the New York Rangers, the Sharks have gone 1-2-0.

Sharks Favored to Win by Puckline Against Rangers with Quick in Goal

If Jonathan Quick is chosen as the starting goalie, the Sharks are favored to win by the puckline. Quick's recent performance was subpar, allowing seven goals on 28 shots in a loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. While Quick began the season well, he has faced challenges in recent months, conceding three or more goals in six of his last eight appearances. The Sharks will face the Rangers in a back-to-back game, with Georgi Romanov expected to defend the net on Saturday. Despite being a rookie, Romanov showed promise in his debut by allowing three goals on 29 shots against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Rangers have struggled offensively, scoring only 11 goals in their last five games, with five of those goals coming from a single victory over the Vancouver Canucks.

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