Anaheim Ducks vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Rangers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Rangers being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Ducks.
ANAHEIM DUCKS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:
- Our prediction for this game is that the Rangers will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Rangers on the moneyline
- The Rangers should also cover at -1.5
Do the Ducks Have a Shot at a Win at New York?
With a 3-1 win over the Sharks, Anaheim improved to 3-2-1 this season. The Ducks covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.
All three of Anaheim’s goals came from different players, and they broke the scoreless tie at 13:04 in the second period. The Ducks’ final goal was an empty-netter, sealing the win with 1:51 left in the game.
After a scoreless first period, the Ducks got on the board with Troy Terry’s fourth goal of the season, which came on a power play at 13:04 in the second. Leo Carlsson added his third goal, also on a power play, 5:36 into the third period. Alex Killorn sealed the game with an empty-netter, marking his first goal of the season.
Anaheim fired 40 shots on goal but also had 25 giveaways. The Ducks finished with 5 assists in the 3-1 win.
Defensively, the Ducks will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to San Jose. Lukas Dostal recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage. The Ducks’ defense also contributed 15 hits and 25 blocks. The only goal they conceded came on a Sharks power play early in the 3rd period.
Does New York Have What it Takes at Home?
With a 3-1 loss to the Panthers, the Rangers now sit at 5-1-1 this season. New York entered the game as the puck line favorites, but failed to cover. The total was set at 5.5 goals, and the combined 4 goals fell short of that mark.
New York’s defense struggled early, giving up a goal just 44 seconds into the first period. Alexis Lafrenière scored for the Rangers at 15:16 in the first, but that was all the offense they could muster.
Alexis Lafrenière found the net for the fourth time this season, scoring at 15:16 in the first period. Adam Fox picked up his eighth assist on the play. The Rangers took 25 shots on goal but came up empty in the second and third periods.
New York had 11 giveaways in the game. They finished with 4 penalty minutes and didn’t score on any power plays.
Defensively, the Rangers gave up the first two goals of the game, both coming in the first period. The first was just 44 seconds into the game, and the second came at the 17:18 mark of the first. After cutting the deficit to 2-1, New York allowed another goal at 13:01 in the second period, which would be the final goal of the game. Goalie Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%, while the Rangers’ defense added 5 takeaways and 29 hits.