The New York Rangers (19-7-1), first in the NHL standings for the Metropolitan Division, host the Anaheim Ducks (10-18-0), eighth in the Pacific Division, in one of six NHL games on the NHL schedule Friday. Anaheim upset New York 3-2 the last time these two teams played in November 2022. The Ducks are on a four-game losing streak, while New York is coming off of a 7-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Ducks vs Rangers Picks
- Rangers -1.5 (-115)
- Over 6.5 (+105)
- Chris Kreider anytime goal (+110)
- Leo Carlsson over 1.5 shots (-175)
John Gibson (2.90 GAA, .904 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Ducks, while Jonathan Quick (2.20 GAA, .922 save percentage) is expected to start for New York. Quick hasn’t lost in regulation this season. Let’s check out some options for Ducks vs Rangers picks and parlays.
Anaheim Ducks vs. New York Rangers Odds
New York is the betting favorite in Ducks vs Rangers picks and parlays with NHL odds of -280 for the moneyline and -1.5 (-115) for the puck line. The over/under is 6.5. The Ducks have +230 moneyline odds and +1.5 (-105) puck line odds.
Anaheim Ducks vs. New York Rangers Picks & Parlays
Ducks vs. Rangers Pick
- New York Rangers -1.5 (-115) over the Anaheim Ducks
Ducks vs. Rangers Parlay
- Rangers -1.5 (-115)
- Over 6.5 (+105)
- Chris Kreider anytime goal (+110)
- Leo Carlsson over 1.5 shots (-175)
Anaheim Ducks vs. New York Rangers Information
Anaheim Ducks vs New York Rangers
Location of the game: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
Date & Time: Friday, December 15. 7:00 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Anaheim vs. New York Betting Analysis
It has been easy making Anaheim Ducks picks lately as the team is in a free fall, losing four consecutive games with a 1-9 record in its last 10 NHL games. The Ducks are coming off of a 4-3 loss to the New York Islanders and have scored just seven goals during their four-game losing streak. They’re 29th in goals per game (2.61), T26th in goals allowed (3.43), and are among the bottom-10 teams in shots (29.6) and shots allowed (31.5).
Frank Vatrano leads the Anaheim Ducks in NHL player stats with 23 points (14 goals, 9 assists), while Mason McTavish is second with 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists). Trevor Zegras has been one of the biggest disappointments this season with just two points (1 goal, 1 assist) in 12 games, but he has been out with injury for the past month.
Rangers’ Home Ice Advantage
The New York Rangers, meanwhile, are much better than the Ducks in practically all statistical categories, including goals (3.26) and goals allowed (2.85), which isn’t surprising considering the New York Rangers roster is more experienced and talented than the Ducks. They’re currently among the NHL picks to win the Stanley Cup.
New York is 6-4 in its last 10 games and 9-3 at Madison Square Garden. They’ll be extra motivated to get back in the win column after a tough loss to the Maple Leafs on home ice, not to mention the fact they should be well rested since they haven’t played since Tuesday. Artemi Panarin leads the team with 39 points (16 goals, 23 assists).
McTavish is day-to-day for the Ducks, while defenseman Jamie Drysdale is also still on the NHL injury report and has played just two games this season. New York is without Filip Chytil and Kaapo Kakko.
Anaheim vs. New York Betting Picks
As mentioned, the Rangers are among the best NHL teams and should have no trouble winning at home for the Ducks vs Rangers picks and parlays. Krieder, meanwhile, is a good bet to score as he has gone five games without scoring. His longest streak of the season.
That should end tonight. Carlsson is playing about 18 minutes per night and averaging 2.6 shots over his last five games.
- NHL Pick: New York Rangers -1.5 (-115) over the Anaheim Ducks
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