Predators vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Picks Mar 19
Red-Hot Rangers Look To Turn Aside Desperate Predators
The Nashville Predators have lost back-to-back games and if they’re hoping to make a playoff push, they better start it now. In case you missed the NHL news on Thursday, the Preds were taken down 2-1 by the Chicago Blackhawks, losing as a -250 favorite.
The good news for them is that they’re just four points out of a playoff spot with three games in hand. The bad news is they now have to face the New York Rangers, who have won five of six.
Nashville Without One Of Their Best Skaters l
The Predators will remain without Filip Forsberg after he was put on injured reserve at the end of February. Even while missing this entire month, he’s still third on the team in points behind Matt Duchene and Roman Josi.
Josi, a defenseman, is the leading points scorer with 59, which illustrates some of their offensive challenges. Their 191 goals are the third-fewest in the Western Conference. If you’re looking at the NHL betting odds, keep in mind that Josi is listed as questionable for this game.
Even if he hits the ice, he might not be 100 percent – especially since this is a back-to-back since this squad just played on Saturday.
In the net, Juuse Saros is expected to get a rested as he had made four straight starts. Kevin Lankinen will be between the pipes. He’s only made two starts this month and has allowed exactly one goal in each. On the year, he has a .925 save percentage.
Rangers Really Starting To Find Their Groove
The Rangers have won five out of their last six games with their sole loss coming from the game that Jaroslav Halak started in the net. He’ll be in net on Sunday, so keep that in mind if you bet online.
Igor Shesterkin has won his last five games back there in the crease and is 6-1-0 with a 2.10 GAA and a .928 save percentage. He started on Saturday night, though, so he’s expected to get a break.
The Rangers have been looking to boost their offense with various trades and it seems to have worked. Patrick Kane is coming off a hat trick on Saturday. He now has seven points with his new squad.
Artemi Panarin has 77 points, Mika Zibanejad has 75, and Adam Fox rounds out the top three with 62. This team looks like they’re peaking at the right time. They’ve won and cashed in the sportsbook in seven of their last 10.
Predators vs Rangers Game Injuries
Predators vs Rangers Head-to-Head
These teams have met up once with the Rangers coming away with a 2-1 victory in that matchup.
Predators vs Rangers Information
- Game: Predators (34-25-8) vs Rangers (40-19-10)
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Day/Time: Sunday, 7:07 p.m. ET
- Predators vs Rangers Live Stream: NHL.TV
Predators vs Rangers Betting Lines
Predators vs Rangers Picks & Prediction
The Rangers are currently listed as the favorites on the NHL betting lines and for good reason. New York has been significantly better than the Predators recently.
On top of that, Nashville will be without Forsberg still while Josi isn’t even playing at 100 percent. The Rangers are the choice for your NHL picks on the side but don’t be surprised if this game goes over. Both teams are starting their backup goaltenders.
New York is listed at -240 in our Vegas lines. So, if you wager $100 on the Rangers, there’s a chance to win $42. Nashville is +200 with a chance to win $200 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Predators a 33.33% chance to win, with the Rangers at 70.59%.
