LiontipsRangers vs Vegas. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 28, 2023).
Command Analysis
The Rangers usually collect points in games against outsiders and mid-table teams. Currently, the Cops are occupying the 6th line in the Eastern Conference table. In recent weeks, they were alternating between victories and losses - after a defeat to Boston (1:3), the Rangers crushed Florida (6:2), then they yielded to Toronto in overtime (2:3 OT). New York don't score a lot, but they are also solid on defense. On road trips, they usualy allow only two goals per game, even when they are in poor form.
Vegas are slumping. Over the last month, the team kept losing even to outsiders. In five out of six games, the Golden Knights suffered defeats, but they managed to beat Washington (6:2). After the victory over the Capitals, Vegas lost to Arizona (1:4) and New Jersey (2:3 OT). Bruce Cassidy's men are terrible on defense, they allow at least three goals in almost every game.
Trends
Ставка Rangers IT over 2.5 goals
The Cops scored more than 2 goals in 2 out of 4 games against Vegas.
Ставка 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
3 out of 5 meetings between the clubs had fewer than 2 goals scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Lately, the Rangers look much better than the VGK. Vegas lost most of their recent games, while New York have been earning points regularly. Moreover, the Rangers usually do well at home.
Our prediction - Rangers to win
Most recent games of the Rangers had few goals. Vegas struggle to convert their chances, and we don't expect to see many goals in the upcoming game. Take the under.
Second bet - total under 5.5 goals
