San Jose Sharks vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24
Betting on today’s Sharks and Rangers game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Rangers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Rangers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.
SAN JOSE SHARKS 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 Thursday, November 14th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:
- Based on projections, we have the Rangers coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Rangers on the moneyline
- The Rangers should also cover at -1.5
Can San Jose Stun the Crowd at Madison Square Garden?
San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped their record to 5-9-3. The Sharks held a 1-0 lead in the second period and tied the game at 2-2 in the third, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.
The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 5. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sharks failed to cover. San Jose’s defense struggled in the third period, allowing two goals, including the decisive one in the final minute.
San Jose’s offense was held to just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Mikael Granlund netted his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm added his 2nd, opening the scoring at 17:23 in the second period.
The Sharks took 23 shots on goal but were hampered by 16 giveaways. Granlund had 3 shots on goal, and Luke Kunin picked up his 3rd assist on Sturm’s goal. Tyler Toffoli and William Eklund also contributed with their 5th and 7th assists, respectively.
San Jose’s defense gave up the first goal at 5:19 in the second period and two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds remaining. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, while the Sharks’ defense recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Can the Rangers Lock in a Home Win?
The Rangers improved to 9-4-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals exceeded that number.
Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. The Rangers led 2-0 before the Islanders got on the board, and they added two more goals in the third period to secure the win.
Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 8th of the season on a power play and his 9th on an empty net. Chris Kreider kicked things off with a shorthanded goal, his 8th of the year. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, while Adam Edstrom found the net for the first time this season.
Mika Zibanejad contributed with his 7th and 8th assists of the year. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal but also had 14 giveaways in their 5-2 win over the Islanders.
Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage. The defensive unit also contributed with 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.