Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Rangers Prediction, 1/26/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Rangers

Date: Friday, January 26, 2024

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (+138) Rangers (-167)

The New York Rangers (29-15-3) are welcoming the Vegas Golden Knights (28-14-6) at Madison Square Garden on Friday. The line on this contest has the Golden Knights at +138 while the Rangers are sitting at -167. The over/under is set at 7.

The Vegas Golden Knights had a good night with a 3-2 win over the Islanders in their previous contest . The Golden Knights had a middle of the road offensive output in this win. For the game, they scored on 3 of the 27 shots they attempted. Additionally, they had 3 power play chances and were able to net 1 goal. Vegas accrued 6 penalty minutes in this outing.

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While playing at even strength, the Golden Knights let the opposition score 103 goals while having 118 as an offensive unit. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have totaled 140 power play opportunities (23rd in pro hockey) and have scored 27 goals in those chances. When talking about their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have notched 152 goals (10th in the National Hockey League) on the campaign and have conceded 130. Vegas has taken 1,513 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.1%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 62 points and their points percentage comes in at .646. The Golden Knights have had 1,468 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .911. Vegas has compiled 165 power play opportunities and they have tallied 34 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 20.61%.

The man in goal for this game is Logan Thompson. Opponents have notched 224 goals against Thompson in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.68. Thompson has participated in 87 contests over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage currently is .912 during his 5,016 minutes guarding the cage. He has amassed a win-loss record of 47-27-10 and he was named the starter in 81 games. During his career on the ice, Thompson has accumulated 46 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .568. Thompson has seen 2,556 shots taken against him and has accrued 2,332 saves.

In their last contest, New York faced off against the Sharks in an outing where the Rangers ended up taking the loss by a mark of 3-2. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this game but were not able to net one. The Rangers converted 2 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they pursued.

For the season, the New York Rangers have tallied 151 goals, 61 points, in addition to a points percentage of .649. They have allowed 133 goals to be scored by way of 110 goals at even strength and 23 goals while they were shorthanded. The Rangers have tallied 110 goals at even strength and 41 goals (4th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have a total of 146 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 28.08%. New York has attempted 1,467 shots (10th in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.29%, while allowing the opposition 1,341 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 83.09% on the other teams 136 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.1%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Igor Shesterkin in net. His opposition is averaging 2.45 goals/game and he has yielded 448 goals overall. Shesterkin's quality start rate comes out to 65.2% and he has accumulated 120 quality starts in his professional career. He has started in 184 games and has played for a total of 10,982 minutes. Shesterkin has accumulated a lifetime mark of 118-53-16 and has played in 189 games. He has recorded 5,174 saves out of the 5,622 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .920.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Vegas (+138)

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