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Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers battle Monday in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference 2nd-round series. Puck drop from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Rangers lead series 3-1. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes staved off elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4. Carolina not only survived, but it managed to notch a power-play goal from Brady Skjei at 16:49 of the 3rd period. The Hurricanes were 0-for-16 in the series on the man advantage before the former Rangers rearguard beat his former teammate Igor Shesterkin.

The Rangers suffered their 1st loss of the postseason after opening 7-0 in these playoffs. While New York built a 3-0 series lead, all 3 of those victories were by a single goal, and 2 of the games either went to overtime or double-overtime.

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Hurricanes at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:06 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Rangers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+200) | Rangers +1.5 (-250)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Hurricanes at Rangers projected goalies

Frederik Andersen (5-3-0, 2.63 GAA, .897 SV% – 2024 playoffs) vs. Igor Shesterkin (7-1-0, 2.25 GAA, .927 SV% – 2024 playoffs)

Andersen was back in the crease for Game 4 after Pyotr Kochetkov made the start in Game 3. Andersen has allowed 3 or more goals in each of his past 5 starts. He stopped 22 of 25 shots in Game 4 for his 1st victory since the series clincher in Game 5 against the New York Islanders.

Shesterkin allowed 4 goals for the 1st time in this postseason, and that came on 31 shots. He hadn’t allowed more than 3 goals in a single outing since March 26 against the Philadelphia Flyers during the regular season.

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Hurricanes at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 2, Rangers 1

Moneyline

The HURRICANES (-115) are road favorites in a game which they’re facing elimination. The Rangers (-105) were underdogs in the 1st 2 games at Madison Square Garden, and New York cashed in each of those outings.

While the Hurricanes dropped the 1st 2 visits to MSG in the postseason, Carolina is a high-octane offense which will be playing desperate hockey. It’s entirely possible Carolina plays its best game of the series, forcing the series back to Raleigh, only to lose in Game 6.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward. If you like New York to close out this series in 5 games, just bet it straight up.

The Underdog had won an amazing 12 consecutive meetings between these teams before the Hurricanes broke through as favorites in Game 4 on home ice.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-115) is a strong play in Game 5, although the Over has dominated in this series so far, cashing in 3 of the 1st 4 games of the series.

Carolina is going to be pressing, but not taking a bunch of silly risks, as its back is against the wall. And New York won’t want any silly miscues to allow Carolina to have any life, and an ability to get back into the series. Go low, and feel confidently about doing so.

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Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers meet in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference 2nd-round series Tuesday. Puck drop from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Rangers lead series 1-0. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers took Sunday’s opener 4-3 as +101 home underdogs with the Over (5.5) cashing.

The Hurricanes got off to a horrible start, falling behind 3-1 with 3:32 to go in the 1st period. It was undisciplined play which led to the hole, as the Rangers scored twice on the power play. C Mika Zibanejad had 2 goals and an assist, while C Vincent Trocheck tallied a goal and an assist in the period.

Things settled down in the 2nd period with no scoring, and Carolina sliced the lead to 3-2 on C Martin Necas‘ goal 2:48 into the 3rd. Rangers LW Artemi Panarin restored the 2-goal lead at 8:21 of the 3rd before Hurricanes C Seth Jarvis made things interesting by scoring with 1:47 to go. The ‘Canes pulled their goalie but couldn’t force overtime with the extra attacker.

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Hurricanes at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:22 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Rangers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+200) | Rangers +1.5 (-250)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Hurricanes at Rangers projected goalies

Frederik Andersen (4-2-0, 2.54 GAA, .899 SV% – 2024 playoffs) vs. Igor Shesterkin (5-0-0, 2.00 GAA, .921 SV% – 2024 playoffs)

Andersen coughed up 4 goals on just 23 shots in Game 1 against the Rangers, the most goals he allowed in these playoffs. He only allowed 4 or more goals once in the regular season. That was back on Oct. 14, 2023, when the Los Angeles Kings scored 5 times on 30 shots in Andersen’s 2nd start of the season, but the Hurricanes still won 6-5 in a shootout.

Shesterkin allowed 3 goals on 25 shots in the 4-3 win Sunday. He has won all 5 of his postseason starts, while allowing 3 or fewer goals. In addition, Shesterkin has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 12 straight starts dating back to March 28.

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Hurricanes at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 3, Hurricanes 2

Moneyline

The RANGERS (+100) are underdogs for the 2nd straight home game against the Hurricanes (-120). It’s hard to figure out what the books are thinking, but take advantage.

New York has won 8 of the past 10 meetings with Carolina, although the 2 victories by the Hurricanes came at Madison Square Garden.

Including the Game 1 victory, the Rangers have won 8 of the past 10 head-to-head meetings with the Hurricanes, dating back to March 28, 2022 — although the 2 victories by Carolina came at Madison Square Garden.

Still, at even-money, the Blueshirts are a tremendous value.

Puck line/Against the spread

If you’re looking for a little bit of insurance, and can’t bring yourself to back New York straight up in Game 2 for whatever reason, the Rangers +1.5 (-250) will set you back 2½ times your potential return. It’s just not a good bet.

New York won outright as the underdog in Game 1, and it won 1-0 in Raleigh as a ‘dog, too, in the last regular-season meeting between the two teams.

The Underdog has won an amazing 10 straight in this series.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-120) is worth a look in Game 2, but go lightly.

We had a total of 7 goals in the series opener, but as these teams get familiar with each other, the physicality and defense will tighten up, and we should get a flurry of Under results.

The Under holds a 4-2 edge in the past 6 meetings between these Metropolitan Division rivals.

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Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers meet in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference 2nd-round series Sunday. Puck drop from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes made quick work of the ‘other’ New York team in the 1st round, ousting the Islanders in 5 games. Carolina split the 2 games on Long Island, winning 3-2 in Game 3 as moderate favorites (-175) as the Under (5.5) cashed, while losing 3-2 in double-overtime in Game 4 as moderate faves (-180), also as the total went low.

Speaking of quick work, the Rangers broke out the brooms against the overmatched Washington Capitals, winning in 4 games. At home, New York won Game 1 by a 4-1 score as heavy favorites (-270) as the Under (5.5) cashed, while easing by the Caps in Game 2, 4-3, cashing narrowly as a heavy favorite (-280) as the Over (5.5) connected.

The Rangers won the regular-season series 2-1 against the Hurricanes, with the teams splitting 2 games at Madison Square Garden. New York won 2-1 on Nov. 2 as the Under (5.5) hit, while Carolina routed the Blueshirts 6-1 on Jan. 2 as slight underdogs (+110) as the Over (6) cashed.

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Hurricanes at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Rangers -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+220) | Rangers +1.5 (-275)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Hurricanes at Rangers projected goalies

Frederik Andersen (4-1-0, 2.25 GAA, .912 SV% – 2024 playoffs) vs. Igor Shesterkin (4-0-0, 1.75 GAA, .930 SV% – 2024 playoffs)

Andersen allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his 5 playoff games against the Islanders, and he kicked aside 125 of the 137 shots he faced. In 2 road games, he allowed just 5 goals on 66 shots, with a loss in 2 OT in Game 4.

Against the Rangers in the regular season, Andersen allowed 2 goals on 26 shots in a 2-1 loss at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 2 in his only appearance against New York this season.

Shesterkin allowed 2 or fewer goals in 3 of his 4 outings against the Capitals, yielding 4 goals on 46 shots in 2 home playoff games at MSG.

Against the Hurricanes in the regular season, Shesterkin stopped all 28 shots he faced in a 1-0 road win on March 12 in Raleigh, and he stopped 26 of 27 shots in a 2-1 win on Nov. 2. However, Shesterkin also conceded 6 goals on 27 shots in a 6-1 whitewashing at home on Jan. 2 against the Canes.

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Hurricanes at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 3, Hurricanes 2

Moneyline

The RANGERS (-105) are slight underdogs at home despite having more points than the Hurricanes (-115) during the season, while winning 2 of the 3 regular-season meetings.

New York has also won 7 of the past 9 meetings since May 28, 2022, which includes the final 2 games of the last playoff series between the teams, which saw New York win in 7 games in a 2nd-round series. The Rangers went on to lose to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 6 games in the Eastern Conference Finals, in case you were wondering.

It’s a bit disrespectful to the Rangers to be underdogs at home in the series opener. Perhaps the books are considering a rust factor, since New York hasn’t played since April 28. Of course, Carolina wrapped up its series against the Isles on April 30, so both teams have had lengthy layoffs.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s a little too much risk for not enough reward. If you like the Blueshirts at MSG in Game 1, just play them straight up, and don’t worry about the puck line.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-120) is a strong play in Game 1. As mentioned above, rust could potentially be a factor, since both teams have had several days off since clinching their respective series.

When things get underway, both Andersen and Shesterkin have been masterful in these playoffs, and goals should be at a premium.

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