New York Rangers vs St. Louis Blues Prediction, 4/6/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs St. Louis Blues

Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023

Location: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

Enterprise Center is where the St. Louis Blues (36-35-7) will attempt to beat the New York Rangers (45-21-11) on Thursday.

The New York Rangers were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-2 victory against the Capitals in their previous outing. The Rangers had a great offensive game plan going into this one and it showed in the win. In the game, they converted 5 out of the 34 shots they tried. Additionally, they had 4 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. New York garnered 19 mins in the box in this game.

When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the New York Rangers have racked up 257 goals (11th in the NHL) this season and have given up 205. For the season, they have recorded 101 points and their points % is .656. New York steps onto the ice with 232 power play opportunities and they have notched 53 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 22.84%. When playing at even strength, the Rangers have conceded 164 goals while earning 204 themselves. New York has attempted 2,441 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.5%. The Rangers have had 2,272 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .910. New York Rangers opponents have earned 214 power play opportunities (28th in professional hockey) and have scored 41 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is Jaroslav Halak. Opponents have been able to score 1,384 goals against Halak in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.50. Halak has taken the ice for 579 games throughout his hockey career. His save percentage is at .915 in his 33,185 mins guarding the cage. He has accumulated an overall mark of 295-188-68 and he was named the starter in 537 games. In his career, Halak has accounted for 306 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .570. Halak has had 16,351 shots against him and he has 14,967 saves.

In their last game, St. Louis went up against the Flyers in a matchup where the Blues notched a win by a score of 4-2. The Blues recorded 4 goals of the 32 shots on goal they attempted. They had 3 power play chances in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

On the campaign, the St. Louis Blues have notched a total of 252 goals, 79 points, in addition to a points percentage of .506. They have permitted 285 goals to be scored by way of 231 goals at even strength and 54 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Blues have earned 207 goals at even strength and 45 goals (22nd in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a total of 231 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 19.48%. St. Louis has taken 2,236 shots (27th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.27%, while allowing the other team 2,527 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 73.53% on their oppositions 204 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 88.7%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jordan Binnington between the pipes. He has accounted for 5,722 saves out of the 6,315 shots taken against him, which gives him a percentage of .906. Binnington has accrued a lifetime mark of 116-71-26 and has played in 220 games. He has been a starter 215 games and has played for a total of 12,767 minutes. Binnington's quality start percentage is 52.6% and he has made 113 quality starts in his pro career. His opponents are averaging 2.79 goals per game and he has conceded 593 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take New York

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