Detroit Red Wings at New York Rangers odds, picks and predictions
The Detroit Red Wings (7-4-1) take on the New York Rangers (8-2-1) Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Red Wings vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Red Wings are coming off a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins Saturday. Before that win, the Wings were 1-3-1 in their last 5 games. C Dylan Larkin had a goal and an assist in the game, but he was forced to exit with an upper-body injury. His status for this one is unknown.
The Rangers are also dealing with injuries to major cogs as D Adam Fox is on LTIR with a lower-body injury, and tendy Igor Shesterkin is day-to-day with a lower-body ailment. They suffered a shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild Saturday. That snapped a 6-game winning streak.
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Red Wings at Rangers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Red Wings +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Rangers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Wings +1.5 (-175) | Rangers -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Red Wings at Rangers projected goalies
Ville Husso (5-2-1, 3.37 GAA, .896 SV%) vs. Jonathan Quick (2-0-1, 1.42 GAA, .948 SV%, 1 SO)
Husso was in net for the big win over the Bruins Saturday. He stopped 26 of 30 shots and has won 2 starts in a row. He was 1-1-0 with a 4.51 GAA and .859 SV% in 2 starts against the Rangers last season. He was brilliant in the win, stopping 30 of 31 and was roughed up for 8 goals on 33 shots in the other.
Shesterkin was a surprise participant in practice Monday and could get the call in goal, but the 37-year-old Quick has been great in his absence. He stopped 36 of 40 shots in the shootout loss Saturday against the Wild. He stopped 56 of 57 shots in his 3 other appearances. He beat the Wings in his only appearance against them last year, stopping 29 of 33 shots.
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Red Wings at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 3, Red Wings 2
Moneyline
Larkin didn't practice Monday, but he's expected to make the trip. I'd say he's doubtful to play in this one, and that's a big blow. The Wings have won in MSG twice over the last couple of years, but I don't like the feel of it without Larkin. The Rangers' defense is 3rd in the NHL with 2.1 goals per game and 4th at 27.5 shots per game.
Take the RANGERS -160.
Puck line/Against the spread
I don't like either side of the puck line here. I don't trust New York's offense or goaltending to roll past Detroit, and the Wings' puck line is a little too juicy for the amount of risk.
There is a chalky prop bet I love, though. LW David Perron will be leaned upon more, especially on the power play, with Larkin possibly out. He has 3+ shots in 3 straight games. Take PERRON OVER 1.5 SHOTS (-175).
Over/Under
There are too many variables that could sway this either way. If Shesterkin starts, or if Larkin is able to play, the pendulum swings in each direction.
AVOID.
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