The New York Rangers (27-23-4) and Winnipeg Jets (29-23-5) will mix it up at Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday. We analyze the Rangers-Jets sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.
Rangers at Jets: Projected starting goalies
Igor Shesterkin vs. Connor Hellebuyck
The rookie Shesterkin is confirmed to make his first NHL road start after going 5-1-0 with a 2.34 goals against average and .933 save percentage in his first six outings at home. This will be his biggest test yet against a red-hot offense and an All-Star goaltender at the other end.
Hellebuyck has posted a 24-16-5 record with a 2.67 GAA and .920 SV% with four shutouts to date. He’ll be tasked with ruining the return to Winnipeg of Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba, who was traded to New York in the offseason. Hellebuyck didn’t have much success in the first head-to-head meeting at Madison Square Garden in the Oct. 3 season opener, as Trouba had a season-high three points in the 6-4 win by the Rangers.
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Rangers at Jets: Odds, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Jets 5, Rangers 3
Moneyline (ML)
The JETS (-134) are favorites at home against the Rangers (+110), as they look for revenge after their loss in the first meeting at MSG. Winnipeg’s offense has been on fire lately, averaging 4.0 goals per game across the past five outings while going 4-1 straight up.
New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Jets to grab the road win returns a profit of $7.50, while a $10 wager on the Rangers results in a profit of $11.
Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The JETS (-1.5, +190) are worth a look at almost double money, as they’re rolling right along. The Rangers (+1.5, -239) are too risky and not worth a play if you’re looking for a little insurance on the road. While the road team is 9-4 in the past 13 meetings, the favorite has connected in each of the past four outings.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 6.5 (+125) is a value play at this price level, especially since the Jets have been lighting up the scoreboard. The first battle in this series easily went Over, and this one will, too.
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