The top two teams in the Eastern Conference will battle when the Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7) host the New York Rangers (55-23-4) on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET. The oddsmakers have made the Hurricanes solid favorites at -149 on the moneyline, and the Rangers are at +126.
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Hurricanes vs. Rangers Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)
- This season, 45 of Carolina's 90 games have gone over Saturday's total of 5.5 goals.
- This season, 54 of New York's games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
- These two teams combine for 6.8 goals per game, 1.27 more than the over/under for this contest.
- These two teams allow a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one's over/under.
Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -149
- The Hurricanes have won 63.9% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (53-30).
- When playing with moneyline odds of -149 or shorter, Carolina has put together a 38-18 record (winning 67.9% of its games).
- The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Hurricanes have a 59.8% chance to win.
Rangers Moneyline: +126
- New York has secured an upset victory 13 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 19 games as the underdog).
- When the Rangers' moneyline odds are +126 or longer, they has won all three of their games.
- New York's implied probability to win is 44.2% based on the moneyline odds.
Score Prediction
Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 2
Hurricanes Leaders
- Sebastian Aho is one of Carolina's top contributors this season with 89 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.7%.
- With 30 goals and 47 assists, Jake Guentzel is one of the most important offensive options for Carolina with his 77 points (1.1 per game).
- Seth Jarvis has contributed 67 points for Carolina in 81 games this season, netting a goal on 18.8% of his shots and recording 33 goals and 34 assists.
- Across 42 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 23-13-4. During those games, he's allowed 92 goals while recording 939 saves.
Rangers Points Leaders
- New York's Artemi Panarin has recorded 71 assists and 49 goals in 82 games, good for 120 points.
- New York's Vincent Trocheck has racked up 77 total points (0.9 per game), with 25 goals and 52 assists.
- Chris Kreider has 39 goals and 36 assists for Carolina.
- Igor Shesterkin has a record of 36-17-2 in 55 games this season, conceding 141 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 1465 saves and a .912 save percentage, 16th in the league.
Hurricanes' Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2024 | Rangers | L 4-3 | Away | -112 |
| 5/7/2024 | Rangers | L 4-3 | Away | -120 |
| 5/9/2024 | Rangers | L 3-2 | Home | -167 |
| 5/11/2024 | Rangers | - | Home | -149 |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2024 | Hurricanes | W 4-3 | Home | -107 |
| 5/7/2024 | Hurricanes | W 4-3 | Home | +101 |
| 5/9/2024 | Hurricanes | W 3-2 | Away | +140 |
| 5/11/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away | +126 |
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Carolina vs. New York Game Info
- Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: TNT, truTV, and Max
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: PNC Arena
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