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Rangers vs Islanders: prediction for the NHL game
The Rangers and the Islanders square off in the NHL action on Friday evening. What to expect from the New York derby? Look out for our prediction below.
Command Analysis
New York Rangers
USAThe Rangers are one of the leaders in the Eastern Conference. They strive to finish the regular season in the top-5. Recently, the team has been delivering excellent results and has mounted a four-game winning streak.
At home, the Rangers beat Buffalo in overtime (5:4 OT), then celebrated success over Pittsburgh (3:2) and Detroit (5:4 OT) away. Gerard Gallant's men showed high performance in their last outings, but at the same time, they weren't reliable on the defensive and allowed dangerous counterattacks.
New York Islanders
USAThe Islanders climbed onto the 9th line of the Eastern Conference table. Unfortunately, they won't be able to get in the playoffs zone before the end of the regular season. After a defeat to Tampa (1:4), the Isles played two games against Columbus.
In the first game, Barry Trotz's men won with a score of 4:3, and in the second one, they improved their result - 5:2. The Islanders have momentum, but games at Madison Square Garden are never easy for them.
Trends
СтавкаIT Rangers over 2.5 goals
The Rangers have scored more than 2 goals in their last 5 games.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 of the 5 games between the teams, more than one goal was scored in the first period
Tip and bets
The Rangers should win in the upcoming fixture. While both sides delivered good results in the last few games, the Rangers will be enjoying the advantage of their home court. The Islanders have had a tight schedule and played two games in the last two days. We believe they will be too tired to defeat their rivals.
Our prediction - Rangers to win
Recent games of the Islanders were high-scoring. The Rangers also often score a lot while allowing the opponents to answer with several goals. We suggest taking the over.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
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