How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Rangers Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

Two of the best squads in the Eastern Conference will battle when the Carolina Hurricanes (39-19-6, fourth place) host the New York Rangers (42-18-4, third) on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET. Hurricanes (-159) versus Rangers (+134) has a clear favorite, according to the moneyline odds.

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Hurricanes vs. Rangers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than Tuesday's total of 6 goals 34 times this season.
• This season, 37 of New York's games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The Hurricanes score 3.36 goals per game, compared to the Rangers' average of 3.31, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest's total of 6.
• This game's total is 0.6 more than the 5.4 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -159

• The Hurricanes have been victorious in 36 of their 57 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (63.2%).
• Carolina is 23-10 when it has played with moneyline odds of -159 or shorter (69.7% win percentage).
• The Hurricanes have a 61.4% chance (based on the moneyline's implied probability) to win this matchup.

Rangers Moneyline: +134

• In New York's 13 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has seven wins.
• The Rangers have yet to play a game with moneyline odds of +134 or longer.
• New York has a 42.7% implied probability to win this game.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 2

Hurricanes Leaders

• Sebastian Aho is one of Carolina's leading contributors this season with 68 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.5%.
• Jake Guentzel is another of Carolina's top contributors currently with 52 total points (22 goals and 30 assists) to his name.
• Carolina's scoring effort is aided by Seth Jarvis' 52 points. He's contributed 30 assists.
• In the 33 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .910, 22nd in the league.

Rangers Points Leaders

• Artemi Panarin is a key offensive option for New York, with 86 points this season. He has recorded 35 goals and 51 assists in 64 games.
• Vincent Trocheck is a top contributor for New York, with 62 total points this season. He has scored 24 goals and provided 38 assists in 64 games.
• Chris Kreider has 32 goals and 27 assists, for a season point total of 59.
• Igor Shesterkin's record stands at 27-13-2 on the season, giving up 108 goals (2.6 goals against average) and amassing 1123 saves with a .913 save percentage (15th in the league).

Hurricanes' Schedule

Rangers' Schedule

Carolina vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, BSSO, and MSG
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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