Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Prediction, 1/2/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers

Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (+107) Rangers (-129)

The Carolina Hurricanes (20-13-4) are hitting the road to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday where they will compete against the New York Rangers (25-9-1). The odds on this game have Carolina at +107 while New York is priced at -129. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Carolina Hurricanes were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 victory over the Maple Leafs their last time out. Carolina accumulated 8 mins in the box in this outing. The Hurricanes had a middle of the road offensive output in the victory. They also had 4 power play opportunities and were able to net 2 goals. In the game, they tallied a score on 3 out of the 28 shots they put on goal.

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In relation to scoring goals, the Carolina Hurricanes have earned 123 goals (7th in the NHL) this season and have allowed 115. For the current season, they have 44 points and their points % is .595. Carolina has accounted for 128 power play chances and they have tallied 34 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 26.56%. At even strength, the Hurricanes have allowed 94 goals while earning 89 of their own. Carolina has tried 1,238 shots and has a shot percentage of 9.9%. The Hurricanes so far have had 956 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .880. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have amassed 121 power play tries (8th in hockey) and have a total of 21 goals in those attempts.

The man in net for this game is Pyotr Kochetkov. Kochetkov has taken the ice for 47 matchups during his hockey career. He has compiled a mark of 24-14-8 and he started in 43 games. Opponents have scored 111 goals against Kochetkov in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.51. Kochetkov has had 1,168 shots taken against him and has recorded 1,057 total saves. His save percentage sits at .905 during his 2,655 minutes played. Over the course of his career, Kochetkov has 26 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .605.

In their last contest, New York went up against the Lightning in an outing where the Rangers notched a victory by a score of 5-1. They had 2 power play chances in this matchup and scored 1 out of those tries. The Rangers converted 5 goals out of the 21 shots on goal they were seeking.

New York has taken 1,075 shots (21st in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 11.16%, while allowing the opposition 1,045 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 84.91% on their opponents 106 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 91.0%. They have recorded 110 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 30.91%. The Rangers have accumulated 86 goals at even strength and 34 goals (2nd in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have granted a total of 94 goals to be scored by of a combination of 78 goals at even strength and 16 goals while they were shorthanded. On the season, the New York Rangers have notched a total of 120 goals, 51 points, as well as a points percentage of .729.

On the other side of the ice you will find Igor Shesterkin in net. Shesterkin is sitting with a career record of 114-49-15 and has been in goal for 180 contests. Shesterkin's quality start percentage is 66.3% and he has made 116 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has accounted for 4,987 saves out of the 5,407 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .922. The opposition is averaging 2.41 goals per game and he has allowed 420 goals overall. He has been a starter 175 games and has played 10,447 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take New York (-129)

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