LiontipsRangers vs Detroit. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 18, 2022).
Command Analysis
The Rangers are in 5th place in the Eastern Conference standings with 66 points to their name. At the moment, the team is on top form and has a three-games winning streak. Before the All-Stars break, New York beat Seattle (3:2) and Florida (5:2), and following the break, they prevailed over Boston in a shootout (2:1 SO).
Gerard Gallant's men deliver excellent results at the home court. They won more than half of their home games and averaged over three goals per game. The Rangers struggled to score only against teams with great defensive lines.
Detroit have made a lot of progress this season, and next year they might even fight for a spot in the playoffs, but currently, the Red Wings are outside the top-8 and are unlikely to catch up.
The Red Wings have played three games after the break. They beat Philadelphia twice (6:3 and 4:2) and suffered a defeat at Minnesota (4:7) in their last outing. Detroit can't boast great results in away games: they won in regulation just three times this season.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 5 previous games between the teams, fewer than 2 goals were scored in the first period.
СтавкаDetroit IT under 2.5 goals
In 5 previous games against the Rangers, the visitors scored no more than 2 goals.
Tip and bets
The Rangers are in fantastic form and should win this game. They recently beat Boston, while Detroit lost to Minnesota by a three-goals margin. The Red Wings have often lost to the Rangers in regulation, especially in New York.
Our prediction - Rangers to win
In recent games against New York, Detroit couldn't score more than twice. The Rangers, on the other hand, conceded fewer than three goals in their previous outings, so we suggest playing the individual total of the Red Wings.
Second wager - Detroit IT under 2.5 goals
