LiontipsRangers vs St Louis. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (March 3, 2022).
Command Analysis
The Rangers are in the top-6 in the Eastern Conference. However, they haven't had a winning streak in a while and in the last two games suffered defeats to Pittsburgh (0:1) and to Vancouver (2:5).
In general, New York have looked solid this season. Igor Shesterkin has been reliable in goalbox, and the attacking players have converted 26.5% of their chances during power play, which is the fourth-best result in the NHL.
St. Louis are in 2nd place in the West, 12 points behind Colorado. The Blues are on top form and are enjoying a four-game winning streak. They beat Philadelphia (4:1) away before crushing Buffalo at home (5:3), and then celebrated success at Chicago (4:0).
Jordan Kyrou is currently the top scorer for the Blues. He has scored 21 goals and given 27 assists this season. However, we will mention that Berube's side won only 12 matches in regulation away from home.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 4 games between the teams, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
СтавкаSt. Louis IT under 2.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 head-to-head games, the Rangers conceded under 3 goals.
Tip and bets
The Rangers rarely lose more than two games in a row. We believe that they will break their losing streak at the Madison Square Garden. St. Louis aren't very confident on their travels.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Rangers
Igor Shesterkin is having a fantastic season and almost never concedes more than two goals in one game. We suggest playing the individual total of the visitors.
Our prediction - St. Louis IT under 2.5 goals
