The Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7) will host the New York Rangers (55-23-4) on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, in a game featuring the top two squads in the Eastern Conference. Hurricanes (-170) versus Rangers (+142) has a clear favorite, according to the moneyline odds.
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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, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday's total of 5.5 goals 45 times.
- So far this season, 54 games New York has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
- These two teams combine for 6.8 goals per game, 1.27 more than the total for this contest.
- This game's total is 0.2 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams concede per game combined.
Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -170
- The Hurricanes are 53-29 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- Carolina is 31-12 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -170 or shorter (72.1% win percentage).
- The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Hurricanes have a 63.0% chance to win.
Rangers Moneyline: +142
- New York has claimed an upset victory 12 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 18 games as the underdog).
- The Rangers won their only match with moneyline odds of +142 or longer.
- New York's implied probability to win is 41.3% based on its moneyline odds.
Score Prediction
Prediction:
Carolina 4, New York 2
Hurricanes Leaders
- With 36 goals and 53 assists this season, Sebastian Aho is one of Carolina's top contributors (89 points).
- Jake Guentzel is another of Carolina's important contributors currently with 77 total points (30 goals and 47 assists) to his name.
- On 176 shots (for 33 goals) and 34 assists, Seth Jarvis has recorded 67 points this season.
- 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 totaled 71 assists and 49 goals in 82 games, good for 120 points.
- Vincent Trocheck is a top scorer for New York, with 77 total points this season. He has scored 25 goals and provided 52 assists in 82 games.
- Chris Kreider has 39 goals and 36 assists, for a season point total of 75.
- Igor Shesterkin has a .912 save percentage (16th in the league), with 1465 total saves, while conceding 141 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has put up a 36-17-2 record between the posts for New York this season.
Hurricanes' Schedule
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Upcoming Local Events
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2024 | Islanders | W 6-3 | Home | -267 |
| 5/5/2024 | Rangers | L 4-3 | Away | -112 |
| 5/7/2024 | Rangers | L 4-3 | Away | -120 |
| 5/9/2024 | Rangers | - | Home | -170 |
| 5/11/2024 | Rangers | - | Home | - |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2024 | Capitals | W 4-2 | Away | -200 |
| 5/5/2024 | Hurricanes | W 4-3 | Home | -107 |
| 5/7/2024 | Hurricanes | W 4-3 | Home | +101 |
| 5/9/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away | +142 |
| 5/11/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away | - |
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Carolina vs. New York Game Info
- Date: Thursday, May 9, 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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