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The Carolina Hurricanes (47-18-8) hit the road to meet the New York Rangers (47-20-6) at Madison Square Garden Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we look at the Hurricanes vs. Rangers odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Hurricanes posted a 5-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks last time out, maintaining their lead in the Metropolitan Division. Carolina leads New York by 2 points with 9 games remaining in the regular season.
The Rangers won the most recent meeting in Raleigh, N.C., March 20 by a 2-0 count, as Alexandar Georgiev outdueled Frederik Andersen in a low-scoring affair.
Hurricanes at Rangers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Hurricanes -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Rangers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+180) | Rangers +1.5 (-250)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)
Hurricanes at Rangers projected goalies
Frederik Andersen (34-13-3, 2.07 GAA, .925 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (34-10-4, 2.07 GAA, .935 SV%, 4 SO)
Andersen allowed 2 goals on 25 shots in a 5-2 win Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks. He was on the short end of a hard-luck loss against the Rangers March 20, allowing 1 goal on 17 shots in a 2-0 setback.
Shesterkin, who is expected to be among the Vezina Trophy finalists, has had a magical season. He has been especially good at MSG, going 19-4-3 with a 1.85 GAA and .941 SV% with three shutouts.
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Hurricanes at Rangers odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 3, Hurricanes 2
Money line
The RANGERS (+105) are a strong play at short ‘dogs on home ice. New York is a ridiculous 21-5 in the past 26 home games against Carolina, while winning 38 of its past 54 meetings overall with the Hurricanes. The favorite is also 4-1 in the past five meetings.
Against the spread
The Rangers +1.5 (-250) will cost you two-and-a-half times your potential return. If you like New York, just take them straight up.
PASS.
UNDER 5.5 (+100) is the way to go here. The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 meetings, including a total of 2 goals in the most recent meeting in March.
The Under is 6-2-1 in Carolina’s past 9 games inside the Metropolitan Division, while going 3-1-1 in the past 5 games overall for New York. The Under is also 4-1 in the past 5 games inside the Metro for the Rangers, too.
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