LiontipsRangers vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (October 23, 2022).
Command Analysis
The Rangers have their eyes on the top line in the West, but currently they have only seven points. They won three out of five games this season. After a high-scoring victory over Anaheim (6:4), Gerard Gallant's men lost to San Jose in overtime (2:3 OT). Usually, New York have no problems on offense and average three goals per game. But they need to improve their performance on power play - the Rangers had five power play opportunities against the Sharks, but they failed to use them.
Columbus continue to deliver inconsistent results. At home, the Blue Jackets broke their losing streak and beat Vancouver (4:3 ОТ) and Nashville (5:3), but then suffered a defeat to Pittsburgh (3:6). In every game, the jackets conceded three or more goals; they give too much space to the opponents. Larsen's men usually concede the most goals in the first period.
Trends
СтавкаIT Rangers over 3.5 goals
In 2 out of 3 games against Columbus, the hosts scored more than 3 goals.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5
3 out of 5 meetings between the clubs had more than one goal scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
We predict New York's victory in regulation time. For Columbus, this will be the second game in two days, and they will have to play away from home - this is exhausting, and we doubt the Jackets will be physically ready for a tough game. Plus, the Rangers had an overall better start to the season.
Our prediction - Rangers to win
The Rangers average three to four goals per game, and Columbus conceded at least three goals in each of their outings. Take the individual total of the hosts.
Second bet - Rangers IT over 3.5 goals
