New York Rangers vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24
The Rangers and Canucks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks will host the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The Rangers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals.
NEW YORK RANGERS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Vancouver Canucks +1.5
This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.
WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:
- With the Rangers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Rangers.
- Take the Rangers on the moneyline
- On the puck line, we like Canucks (+1.5)
Can the Rangers Pull Off a Win at Vancouver?
The Rangers improved to 11-4-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.
Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. They took a 2-0 lead before the Islanders cut it to 3-2, but the Rangers added two more goals to seal the win.
Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net and his 8th on a power play. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal of the season, while Chris Kreider scored his 8th on a shorthanded play. Adam Edstrom also found the net, marking his first goal of the season.
Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways in their 5-2 win over the Islanders.
Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry their momentum into the next game after allowing just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, finishing with a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers’ defense also recorded 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks. Both of the goals they allowed came in the second period, with the last coming just 8 seconds before the third period.
Will Vancouver Make it Happen at Home?
Vancouver improved to 9-5-3 with a 3-2 road win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
The Sharks took the lead in the second period, but Pius Suter tied it up for Vancouver at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk put the Canucks ahead in the third, and after San Jose tied it again, Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.
Pius Suter led the way for Vancouver with two goals, including his 3rd and 4th of the season. Jake DeBrusk added his 1st goal of the year, scoring at 15:38 in the third period. Suter’s second goal came with just 26 seconds left in the game, sealing the Canucks’ 3-2 win.
Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 offensive giveaways. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter’s first goal at 14:41 in the second period.
Defensively, the Canucks will look to tighten things up after allowing the first goal at 2:37 into the 2nd period and another at 18:43 in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves, posting a 91.3% save percentage. The Canucks’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.