Hurricanes vs Rangers Odds, Picks, and Predictions Tonight: 10 New York Minutes

The Carolina Hurricanes visit the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in a matchup between the top two teams in the Metropolitan Division. 

New York is a short home favorite in the NHL odds, but it’s Carolina sporting a perfect 3-0 record out of the holiday break. Both teams are also trading among the favorites in the Stanley Cup odds, and this will be the second meeting of the year between the rivals.

The Rangers won 2-1 at home over the Hurricanes on November 2.

Here are our free NHL picks and top NHL player props for the Hurricanes vs. Rangers showdown on Tuesday, January 2.

Hurricanes vs Rangers odds

Hurricanes vs Rangers predictions

Over-emphasizing small samples can be a fool’s errand, but I do value the improved goaltending both the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers have received. ‘Canes netminder Pyotr Kochetkov has rolled off an active 5-1-3 stretch with a .930 save percentage, while Blueshirts tendy Igor Shesterkin has won five straight with a .946 SV%.

The Under 6.0 goals for this game is carrying the higher vig, and it’s also trading at 5.5 at multiple shops. Those totals also align with the low-scoring result of the first game between the two teams.

Interestingly, though, the Hurricanes and Rangers have both exploded out of the holiday break with 13 goals each across three games. Additionally, Carolina has the third-highest shooting percentage (15.5%) and New York ranks fourth with a 15.1% mark.

I’m expecting at least some of the favorable puck luck to dry up for both offensives on Tuesday. And, especially because of the highlighted recent form of both starting goalies.

Still, I’ve got the Hurricanes ranked as the No. 3 offense in my ratings, and New York checks out ninth. They respectively rank 13th and 19th defensively. So, as a result, I’m turning to the Under 0.5 goals in the first 10-minute market.

There is also an outlier +125 price available through bet365, while DraftKings is hanging +105 odds. Based on those numbers alone, placing this wager through bet365 presents a positive expected value of 10%.

Both teams also scored a first-period goal in the first meeting, so expect both head coaches to be calling for a conservative start with extra attention to detail.

My best bet: Under 0.5 goals in first 10 minutes (+125 at bet365)

Hurricanes vs Rangers same-game parlay

Under 0.5 goals first 10 minutes

Under 6.5 goals

Igor Shesterkin Over 28.5 saves

30% boost available

+425 at bet365

The Under 6.5 goals is an alternative total that aligns with my best bet and gives a little breathing room under the available 5.5 and 6.0 totals. As discussed, I’m anticipating both teams having a tougher time finding the back of the net with both starting goalies playing well.

Additionally, it’s also a nice perk in the bet365 same-game parlay offerings to have the market shift to 9:30 elapsed instead of the first 10. It’s only 30 seconds, but an edge is an edge.

Turning to Shesterkin, I have him projected for 31.4 saves and expected him to see ample rubber. The Hurricanes generate the most shot attempts (70.72) and fourth-most shots (33.05) per 60 minutes overall and pace the NHL in five-on-five Corsi For percentage with a 59.8 mark.

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Hurricanes vs Rangers moneyline and Over/Under analysis

There has been limited movement to this moneyline. The Rangers opened as a -120 favorite through bet365, and they’ve since moved to -130 as of Tuesday afternoon. New York has the best record in the league, and the Blueshirts are 12-4 at home. Carolina has a ho-hum 10-10-1 road record.

As discussed this total is juiced to the Under 6.0, while the available 5.5 numbers have the higher vig on the Over side. 

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