Winnipeg Jets vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/22

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The Winnipeg Jets will play against the New York Rangers in an NHL regular season game. The game is set to take place at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Jets have a record of 28-29-12 and rank 12th in their conference. Their head coach is Scott Arniel, and they play in the Western Central Division. On the other hand, the Rangers hold a record of 28-33-8, placing them 16th in their conference. They are led by head coach Mike Sullivan and belong to the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Jets vs Rangers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Winnipeg Jets vs. New York Rangers
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine +109, New York Rangers MoneyLine -129

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have faced a tough stretch with recent losses against strong teams. Their last game saw them fall to the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-4, despite scoring four goals. Brad Lambert stood out with a goal and an assist in that game.

Connor Hellebuyck has been in the net for the Jets, facing many shots. In the game against the Boston Bruins, he made 21 saves but allowed six goals. The Jets only managed one goal, which came on the power play by Jonathan Toews.

In the win over the St. Louis Blues, the Jets showed some solid defense with 26 hits and 15 blocks. Kyle Connor and Haydn Fleury contributed with goals in that game. The Jets will look to build on their strong defensive play in upcoming games.

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have struggled in their recent games. They lost their last three games by a margin of three goals each. Their most recent win came against the Minnesota Wild, where they scored four goals and allowed two.

Key players like Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafrenière have been active. Zibanejad scored one goal and had an assist in their recent loss to the Blue Jackets. Lafrenière contributed with a goal and an assist in the same game.

In terms of goaltending, Jonathan Quick has faced challenges. He allowed six goals in a recent game against the Devils. The Rangers will need better defensive support to improve their outcomes in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Rangers are favored to win with a moneyline of -129. They have better rankings in shots on goal and hits compared to the Winnipeg Jets. The projected score is Rangers 4, Jets 3, which supports picking the Rangers to win.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. Both teams have been scoring well this season, with the Rangers projected to score 4 and the Jets 3. This total of 7 suggests taking the over at -110 is a good choice.