The New York Rangers (4-3-1) travel to the desert to take on the Arizona Coyotes (2-4-1) Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Coyotes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Rangers come into Arizona after a 6-3 victory Saturday at the Dallas Stars. The Rangers scored 6 goals despite being outshot 33-27. Defense and goaltending have been key for the Rangers this season and it will continue to be of importance in this matchup against the Coyotes.
Arizona lost 3-2 at home in overtime to the Winipeg Jets on Thursday after beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3 on Tuesday. They scored the 6 goals on only 19 shots; they had 2 power-plays on 6 attempts.
Both teams are low volume when it comes to shots on goal. The goalie who stands on his head more will lead their team to the victory.
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Rangers at Coyotes odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rangers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Coyotes +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+115) | Coyotes +1.5 (-140)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)
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Rangers at Coyotes projected goalies
Jaroslav Halak (0-3-0, 3.69 GAA, .867 SV%) vs. Karel Vejmelka (1-3-1, 4.41 GAA, .884 SV%)
Halak last played on Wednesday against the New York Islanders, giving up 3 goals on 29 shots in a 3-0 Rangers loss.
Vejmelka last played on Thursday in a 3-2 overtime loss to Winnipeg, allowing all 3 goals on 35 shots.
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Rangers at Coyotes picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 4, Coyotes 2
Moneyline
PASS.
I do not see the Coyotes winning this game. With the Rangers being -210 on the ML, the payoff is not worth the bet.
Puck line/Against the spread
LEAN RANGERS -1.5 (+115)
While the Rangers are coming off a game on Saturday and the Coyotes have had a day to rest, Halak is the better bet in net. He’s been off since Oct. 23 and will be fresh for this matchup.
The Coyotes have averaged only 22 shots in their last 2 games. This means a high volume of work will not be an issue and Halak’s fresh legs will seize the day for the Rangers.
This is still only a Lean as the Rangers can also have trouble scoring goals. I would not put a full unit on this, but if you want to split a unit in this game, half here and half on the next play would be a good strategy.
Over/Under
PLAY UNDER 6-5 (-117).
With both goalies rested for this game, the defense will be better than the offense in this matchup.
Neither team takes many shots on goal and the slow pace of this game leads to the Under being the call. Splitting a unit up with this Under 6.5 (-117) and the Rangers -1.5 (+115) is a solid play. But if you want to make only 1 bet, the Under 6.5 (-117) is my favorite play.
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