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New York Rangers Favored Over Minnesota Wild in Inter-Conference Matchup - Betting Odds Open at -155

In an inter-conference matchup, the Minnesota Wild will face the New York Rangers on Wednesday evening. The Wild are coming off a road loss to the Devils, while the Rangers secured a win against the Sharks in their last game. The Wild have previously defeated the Rangers 3-2 this season. The Rangers are currently the betting favorites with odds opening at -155. Stay tuned for more insights and predictions on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wild +134 | Rangers -155
• Spread: Wild +1.5 (-197) | Rangers -1.5 (+164)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 61%.

Minnesota vs New York Stats

Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild are currently on a road trip and have been playing mediocre hockey recently, with a record of 1-2-1 in their past five games. Despite solid wins against teams like the Capitals and Devils, they have also suffered defeats, including a 3-2 shootout loss to the Devils to start off their road trek. The team is currently in the 1st wildcard spot with a six-point cushion.

Marco Rossi has been relatively quiet recently, with only five points last month, while Mats Zuccarello has earned three points in his past five games. Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin have been steady on the blue line, with Spurgeon generating eight points in March and Brodin having 19 points and a +10 rating.

In terms of goaltending, Flip Gustavsson has a 2.50 GAA and .917 save % while backing up Marc-Andre Fleury, who has a 2.78 GAA and .903 save %. The team is averaging 2.7 goals per game, ranking 28th in the league, and conceding an average of 2.8 goals per game, placing them 14th.

Overall, the Minnesota Wild have a power ranking of 30 and are ranked 27th in offense and 12th in defense this season, with a record of 41-28-6.

New York Rangers Analysis

The New York Rangers are back home after a road trip and are striving to make the playoffs. They are currently tied with the Canadiens for the last wildcard spot. The team has been inconsistent, with a 2-2-1 record in their last five games. Star player Artemi Panarin has been performing well, while Vincent Trochek has also been contributing. However, Mika Zibanejad has been struggling recently. Goalie Igor Shesterkin has been solid, but backup Jonathan Quick has struggled. The team is averaging 3.0 goals per game and allowing the same amount. They currently have a power ranking of 25 and are 14th in offensive production. In their recent matchups, the Rangers have struggled against Minnesota.

Minnesota Wild Struggling While New York Rangers Show Offensive Prowess

The Minnesota Wild are facing challenges in securing victories, with losses in four of their last five games, including four road clashes. Without their key player Kaprizov, the team is struggling to score, managing only nine goals in their recent matches. Defensively, the Wild have allowed 18 goals in their past five games. On the other hand, the New York Rangers are in a critical position just outside of a wildcard spot, displaying strong offensive performance with 19 goals in their last five games. Considering the Rangers' recent wins by two or more goals, it is recommended to consider the puck line for betting purposes.

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