Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers Prediction – Jan 28, 2025

The Carolina Hurricanes (30-16-4) and New York Rangers (24-21-4) will battle for the third time this season on Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The Hurricanes are favored to win for the third consecutive time with a moneyline at -140 at MyBookie. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Hurricanes just ended their four-game win streak with a 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Islanders. Over their last five games, they have gone 4-1 with four battles being decided by a goal.

Carolina came out swinging with two goals almost back to back in the first period, but it did not take long for the Islanders to answer back. Sebastian Aho and Jack Roslovic added the goals, but the offense could not add any further after this.

Each team had a healthy amount of shot attempts, but the Islanders were clearly the more aggressive team on defense with 38 hits compared to the Hurricanes’ 19. The Hurricanes also had 11 penalty minutes, compared to the Islanders’ seven.

The Hurricanes are putting together 3.34 goals and are firing off 32.0 shots a game. Their defense has held together for most of the season in allowing 2.76 goals and 25.1 shot attempts from opponents per game. This margin of error is slightly more appealing in comparison to the Rangers.

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The Rangers have gone 3-2 over their last five games, with a recent 5-4 defeat to the Colorado Avalanche. This loss snapped their two-game win streak and marked their third battle in this stretch that was decided by a goal.

This was a good start for both team’s offense, as the Rangers had two goals while the Avalanche had three in the first period alone. Vincent Trocheck stood out with a goal and an assist, making him a pivotal player early in the game offensively.

New York had a hard time finding the net late in the game, as they put up a total of 37 shots in total. On defense they held the Avalanche to 21 shots, but allowing them to get five goals overall is concerning.

The Rangers are averaging 3.02 goals and are taking 30.0 shots a game. Their defense allows 3.02 goals and 30.9 shots from their opponents per matchup, which shows they are essentially breaking even each game.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie gives you the best Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers betting odds, which currently favor the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes have won both matchups over the Rangers so far, with an average score of 3.5 to 2.0. The Hurricanes look appealing to defeat the Rangers once again based on current stats and trends.

Final Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -140