Winnipeg Jets vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
The Jets and Rangers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rangers will host the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Rangers as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.
WINNIPEG JETS 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 Tuesday, November 12th.
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 the Jets Pull the Upset on the Road?
Winnipeg improved to 14-1-0 with a 7-4 win over the Lightning. The Jets covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.
After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Winnipeg rallied with seven different players scoring in the game. The Jets took the lead for good when Alex Iafallo scored at 15:57 in the third period, making it 4-3.
Winnipeg’s offense came alive in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with seven different players finding the net. After trailing early, Vladislav Namestnikov got the Jets on the board in the first period with his third goal of the season. Logan Stanley followed with his first goal of the year, while Alex Iafallo added his first on a power play in the third period.
Nikolaj Ehlers scored his ninth goal, which came on an empty net. Cole Perfetti, with his fourth goal, also found the empty net. The Jets took 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists, with Josh Morrissey contributing his 13th assist on Perfetti’s goal.
Defensively, the Jets struggled early, giving up the first two goals of the game and allowing the Lightning to tie the score at 3-3 and 4-4. However, they held Tampa Bay scoreless after the 6:51 mark of the 3rd period, leading to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 31 hits.
Can New York Live Up to the Hype at Home?
The Rangers improved to 9-3-1 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders. Entering the game as -1.5 goal favorites, the Rangers covered the puck line with ease. The total was set at 6 goals, and the teams combined for 7, pushing the game over the line.
Four different Rangers players contributed to the scoring, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. The Rangers built a 2-0 lead before the Islanders got on the board, and Panarin’s second goal, an empty-netter, sealed the victory.
Artemi Panarin netted his 9th goal of the season on an empty net and also scored his 8th earlier in the second period. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, which came shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, while Adam Edstrom scored for the first time this season.
The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad contributed with his 7th and 8th assists of the season.
Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry their momentum into the next game after allowing just two goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage. The defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks. The only downside was a late goal allowed at the end of the second period, but the Rangers’ defense shut out the Islanders in the third.