NHL odds: Rangers-Blues prediction, odds, pick, and more

The New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues are playing each other tonight. The Rangers won the first game in Gotham 5-3. FanDuel Sportsbook has laid out a prediction, odds, and pick for the game.

The Rangers lost to the Minnesota Wild last Tuesday. They are currently No. 1 in the NHL in 5-on-5 SV% and fifth in PDO. Igor Shesterkin is expected to return to action later tonight. Chris Kreider has four goals and an assist in five games. Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafrenière have two goals each in that span. Artemi Panarin has two goal and eight assists in 10 games this season.

The Blues are on a losing streak and have scored just seven goals in their last four games. The Blues lost to the Ottawa Senators last Tuesday. They beat the Rangers in the first meeting. The Rangers have the fifth-highest Expected Goals Against (121.59) and the fourth-most High-Danger Shots (415). They have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their past four starts. Pavel Buchnevich is injured and might not play this Thursday.

Rangers and Blues are playing each other tonight.