Sharks vs Rangers Prediction
The San Jose Sharks and New York Rangers face off on Sunday in an NHL showdown at Madison Square Garden. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Blackhawks vs Jets prediction.
Sharks Look for Another Win
The Sharks haven’t had the best season but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. The Sharks offense put up six goals against the New Jersey Devils and they ended up winning by three goals. Jacob MacDonald had a strong game putting up two goals. Overall this season the Sharks are averaging 1.75 goals while their defense is giving up 3.92 goals per game. The offense and defense are both ranked 32nd in the league. Tomas Hertl has scored four goals and added 13 assists.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Anthony Duclair has scored at least one goal in three of the Sharks' last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Anthony Duclair has recorded at least one point in five of his last six appearances against the Rangers.
- Logan Couture has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- William Eklund has the most Power Play Goals for the Sharks this season (3).
Rangers Coming off Win on Saturday
The Rangers offense looked good on Saturday against the Nashville Predators scoring four goals on the way to the victory. The defense wasn’t exactly elite, but they did enough to secure the victory. Adam Fox had a strong game putting up three assists. The Rangers are averaging 3.32 goals while their defense is giving up 2.45 goals per game. The defense is ranked 3rd and they are going to need the defense to step up here.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Mika Zibanejad has scored at least one goal in each of the Rangers' last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Chris Kreider has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers' last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in 10 of the Rangers' last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Chris Kreider ranks T2nd in the league for Power Play Goals (7) this season.
Sharks vs Rangers Betting Prediction
The Sharks are averaging 1.75 goals per game and they are going to struggle to get the offense going here. Even on tired legs the Rangers defense is going to step up here, and that is going to be the difference here as San Jose is going to get the job done. The Rangers are going to give up a goal or two and it will be the Rangers that are going to secure the victory here. Back the Rangers.
