The Winnipeg Jets take on the New York Rangers in one of the most exciting NHL matchups tonight.
Both teams come with strong records and red-hot offenses to the table which means this will be an action-packed night in New York.
The New York Rangers are coming off a solid 4-0 victory against the Detroit Red Wings. It’s where their defensive efforts and goaltending stood out the most.
Jonathan Quick recorded a stunning shutout with a whopping 37 saves, simply showing his ability to dominate in the crease when needed the most. Though the Rangers were outshot by a bit, their 1-2 power-play conversion worked out for them, and they won with goals from their stars Chris Kreider and Artemi Panarin.
New York has a balanced mix of offense and defense this season.
They’re averaging 3.77 goals per game and allowing only 2.31 goals. This ranks them among the more defensively sound teams in the league.
The Rangers’ power-play percentage stands out as well. At a robust 26.3%, they dominate when they have the advantage. To take it a step further, their penalty kill ranks even higher at 91.1%.
Panarin, in particular, is looking as good as he ever has with 10 goals and 11 assists, while Quick has been remarkable in net, posting a mere 1.17 goals-against average and a .964 save percentage.
Everyone on the team is clicking right now and they’re looking smoking hot.
While the Rangers are hot, some might say that the Jets are even hotter.
The Winnipeg Jets have been dominant this season, boasting a nearly perfect 14-1-0 record.
Their latest win, a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars, showed off their offensive depth as 4 different players scored.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 32 of 33 shots, further showcasing the Jets' defensive strength.
Winnipeg’s offense has been on top of it as well as they’re averaging 4.47 goals per game and they allow just 2.07 goals against. Their power play has been nothing less than dominant as well, converting at a 41.9% rate, and even their penalty kill is holding steady at 82.4%.
Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor lead the way offensively with an amazing 19 points each, and Hellebuyck’s stats are phenomenal with a 1.83 goals-against average and a .935 save percentage.
Winnipeg’s consistency on the road this season (6-0-0) adds to their glam as they head to Madison Square Garden.
The Rangers have excelled against teams on a roll. They’ve covered the puck line in 6 of their last 7 games against opponents with winning streaks — and the Jets are on one.
Historically, New York has taken advantage of favorable odds at Madison Square Garden and has won the 3rd period in 4 straight games when facing a streaking opponent.
How we see it is if New York can replicate its effective defense that they’ve shown time after time and capitalize on Winnipeg’s rare road weaknesses, the Rangers could come out on top in this game.
Another key factor is Panarin’s stellar streak. He’s recorded at least 1 point in 16 of the Rangers’ last 17 home games as favorites, and Vincent Trocheck’s assist streak against Central Division teams adds even more credence to their potential for offensive production.
Winnipeg has been relentless. They’ve won 14 of their last 15 games and remain undefeated on the road.
They’re facing the Rangers, a team that has shown occasional inconsistency at home. The Jets have also covered the puck line in their last 4 games against New York, showing a solid history of success in this matchup.
Scheifele and Vilardi’s skill sets have been nothing less than invaluable for the Jets, with Scheifele on a 7-game assist streak and Vilardi scoring in 5 consecutive games.
If Winnipeg’s high-octane offense continues to do what they do, they will be tough to contain, even for a defense as good as the Rangers.
This matchup between two high-scoring teams like these could be a huge opportunity for the Over 6 goals bet.
The Jets have gone over the total goals line in each of their last 4 road games, and the Rangers have hit the over in 8 of their last 9 as favorites following a road win.
Madison Square Garden has also seen high-scoring Tuesdays, with 9 of the last 10 Tuesday games going over the total goals line.
Given both teams’ hugely offensive firepower, we expect a back-and-forth game with plenty of scoring chances. The over might be the bet to take here.
While the Rangers bring a strong record, the Jets' are smoking hot which makes them difficult to bet against, especially when they’re at plus money.
Winnipeg’s offense has been undeniably unstoppable. In fact, they might just go all the way. Their ability to control the game from the start has been clear as day in recent matchups. Given the Jets’ domination on the road, backing Winnipeg to win as the underdog (+105) offers huge value we simply can’t pass up.
Take Winnipeg to win and consider the Over 6 goals for a game that should see no shortage of offense. The Jets are simply too hot to ignore in this one, and their high-powered attack will likely keep rolling.