New York Rangers vs. Winnipeg Jets Score Predictions
The New York Rangers travel to Winnipeg to play the Winnipeg Jets in the Jets home and season opener on Friday, October 13, 2022 at 8:00 PM ET. The Rangers are playing the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The New York Rangers have played two games in the regular season. Jaroslav Halak is likely to start for the Rangers over starting goalie Igor Shesterkin.
The New York Rangers have only played one game this season. The Rangers play a game against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night before heading to Winnipeg. This game will be the Jets' home opener.
Pierre-Luc Dubois is day-to-day with an injury.
Rangers play Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. The odds for the game are not available at the time of publication.
The New York Rangers are the slight favorite on the moneyline. Winnipeg Jets are an underdog. The Jets will play their third game in four nights. Connor Hellebuyck is expected to start for the Jets against Rangers backup goalie Jaroslav Halak.
The total goals for the Rangers vs. Jets is currently set at 6. The over is listed at -115 odds and the under at -105 odds.
The puck line spread is set to the NHL standard of 1.5 goals. The New York Rangers are currently listed at an average of -250, while the Winnipeg Jets are listed as +220.
The New York Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Lighting 3-1 in their opening game of the 2022-23 season.
Mika Zibanejad scored two goals and Shesterkin made 25 saves to get the win.
Winnipeg Jets haven't played a game this season. Jets defeated Calgary Flames in their final two preseason games.
The Jets and Flames had reasonably representative rosters for preseason matchups. Kyle Connor and Pierre-Luc Dubois scored in the final game of the Jets' preseason. Connor Hellebuyck made 35 saves to help the Winnipeg Jets defeat the Calgary Flames 5-3. Backup goalie David Rittich made 37 saves in a 5,0 victory.
The New York Rangers are the stronger team, but they are likely starting their backup goalie against the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets gave up too many shots to Calgary Flames in their last two preseason games.
The Winnipeg Jets will beat the New York Rangers by one goal.
New York Rangers vs. Winnipeg Jets is a game to watch.
New York Rangers vs. Winnipeg Jets is a bettable game. Jets are currently betting on the under.
