The New York Rangers (33-15-9) meet the Detroit Red Wings (27-21-8) Thursday at Little Caesars Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Red Wings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Rangers have followed up a 7-game win streak with a pair of losses at Calgary (3-2, Saturday) and home against Winnipeg (4-1, Monday). New York scored just 3 goals in those 2 outings, cashing the Under twice after a 6-0 run to the Over.
The Red Wings picked up a 3-1 road win against the Washington Capitals Tuesday, and Detroit has won 6 of the past 7 games overall. The Over is 4-1-1 in the past 6 games, with the offense averaging 4.3 goals per game.
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Rangers at Red Wings odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rangers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Red Wings +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+140) | Red Wings +1.5 (-180)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Rangers at Red Wings projected goalies
Igor Shesterkin (25-9-7, 2.59 GAA, .912 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Ville Husso (22-13-5, 2.90 GAA, .905 SV%, 3 SO)
Shesterkin has really struggled in February, allowing 3 or more goals in each of his 5 starts. While he has a 4-1-0 record, the All-Star has managed just a 3.54 GAA and .865 SV% across that span.
Husso turned aside all but 1 of the 27 shots he faced last time out in Washington, and he has won 5 of the past 6 starts overall. He has posted a 5-2-0 record, 2.43 GAA and .924 SV% in 7 February outings.
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Rangers at Red Wings picks and predictions
Prediction
Red Wings 4, Rangers 3
Moneyline
The RED WINGS (+140) are a strong play at Little Caesars Arena for this Original Six battle.
While the Rangers have won 7 of the past 9 games overall, and 11 of the past 16 road games, they face another red-hot team. The Wings have won 6 of the past 7 games overall and are 5-1 in the past 6 outings when playing on a day of rest.
Puck line/Against the spread
The RED WINGS +1.5 (-180) are a little pricey, but it’s still right at my personal limit for a standalone bet.
Detroit has covered the puck line in 5 of the past 6 games as an underdog, and 6 of the past 7 games overall. Still, the better value is playing Detroit straight up.
Over/Under
The OVER 6.5 (+100) is a solid value at plus money.
Shesterkin has conceded 3 or more goals in 6 straight starts dating back to Jan. 23. Husso has been a little less giving, but he has allowed 4 or more goals in 2 of the past 3 outings.
The Over is 6-2 in the past 8 games for the Rangers and is 4-1-1 in the past 6 outings for the Red Wings. The Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 for Detroit against teams with a winning overall mark, too.
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