New York Rangers at Seattle Kraken odds, predictions, picks

New York Rangers start a four-game Western Conference road trip against Seattle Kraken tonight at Climate Pledge Arena. New York has had four days off after playing back-to-back games last weekend. Seattle is in the middle of a six-match homestand. The Kraken have suffered back to back losses after a five- game winning streak.

New York Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 games against the Pacific division and have won six of their prior 8 games when playing on three or more days of rest. Seattle is 6-1 in its last seven games and 9-4 in last 13 against a team with a losing record. The Kraken have lost nine of last 10 games with at least three days' rest and seven straight after scoring two or fewer goals in the previous game.

The Rangers and Kraken are two of the best teams in the NHL. New York is 11-6 to the under while Seattle is 10-8. The Rangers have hit the Under in 16 of their last 22 games. Seattle has hit Under 5.5 in five straight games and 7 of last 10 Thursday games since.

Igor Shesterkin will start for New York Rangers against Seattle Kraken. Martin Jones will play for Seattle. The Kraken's Martin is off to one of the best start's of his career. The Rangers won the last game against the Kraken 4-3 in a shootout. I'm giving the Rangers the edge. They are 3-0 against Kraken in their history.

Rangers are playing against the Canucks.