by Rod Pearson
Monday, Mar 18, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Jets +105, Rangers -125; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Jets +105, Rangers -125; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Jets +105, Rangers -125; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Season Record
Winnipeg Jets: 43-19-5 (1st place, Central Division)
New York Rangers: 45-19-4 (1st place, Metropolitan Division)
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Winnipeg Jets: 6-4-0 last 10
New York Rangers: 6-3-1 last 10
Winnipeg Jets vs New York Rangers Preview and Analysis
The Jets are entering this game with 91 points, a 43-19-5 record overall, and they are 20-10-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Columbus Blue Jackets in their last game, winning that one on the road 6-1. Tyler Toffoli led the team in goals scored with 2 while Nikolaj Ehlers, Kyle Connor, Vladislav Namestnikov, and Logan Stanley each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Sean Monahan led the team in assists with 2 while Nikolaj Ehlers, Mason Appleton, Alex Iafallo, and Josh Morrissey each led the team in shots on net in that game with 3. Connor Hellebuyck was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 31 shots with 30 saves and a .968 save percentage. Their offense has scored 210 goals this season averaging 3.1 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 158 goals against them allowing 2.4 goals per game.
The Rangers are entering this game with 94 points, a 45-19-4 record overall, and they are 24-8-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the New York Islanders in their last game, winning that one at home 5-2. Jonny Brodzinski, Will Cuylle, Kaapo Kakko, Alexis Lafrenière, and Mika Zibanejad each scored 1 goal for them in that game. K'Andre Miller led the team in assists with 2 while Alexis Lafrenière led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Igor Shesterkin was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 27 shots with 25 saves and a .926 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 229 goals this season averaging 3.4 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 185 goals against them allowing 2.7 goals per game.
Jets vs Rangers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Rangers listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rangers have looked really good in their games this season with their 45-19-4 record overall which has them leading their division in the East with one of the best records in the entire NHL. They have been really consistent this season as they have been leading their division for most of the year and they have also looked great on home ice with their 24-8-0 home record. Meanwhile, the Jets have looked really good in their games this season with their 43-19-5 record overall which has them leading their division in the West with one of the best records in the entire NHL too. They have also looked really good in their road games with their 20-10-3 road record, but they haven't been at their best in those games this season. The Jets also haven't been as consistent as the Rangers have been this season since the Jets have been up and down from 1st to 3rd in their division over the last few weeks and even now with the lead, they are still tied with the Stars for 1st place and have that pressure on them here. The Rangers have also been the slightly hotter team coming into this one with their 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games and they have the edge being on home ice here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rangers to win this game.
Jets Rangers Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Tuesday, March 19, 2024 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Rangers 3 Jets 1.
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NHL Betting Trends
Winnipeg Jets: 44-47 (-16 units) on the moneyline in non-conference games. 34-37 (-15.2 units) on the moneyline after a 2 game unbeaten streak. 8-10 (-7.2 units) on the moneyline after scoring 5 goals or more in 2 straight games. 20-10 UNDER in a road game where the total is 5.5. 16-8 UNDER in non-conference games. 17-6 UNDER after scoring 3 goals or more in 2 straight games.
New York Rangers: 44-23 (+8.2 units) on the moneyline in all games. 26-14 (+10.4 units) on the moneyline off a win by 2 goals or more over a division rival. 93-61 (+12 units) on the moneyline off a win or tie in their previous game. 21-12 UNDER after 2 straight wins by 2 goals or more. 10-4 UNDER after scoring 5 goals or more in 2 straight games.
Key Injuries
Winnipeg Jets: G. Vilardi (RW) Out indefinitely - Upper Body.
New York Rangers: R. Lindgren (D) Ques Tues - Lower Body. M. Rempe (C) Elig Tues - Suspension. J. Trouba (D) Late March - Lower Body. B. Wheeler (RW) out for season - Lower Body. F. Chytil (C) out for season - Upper Body.
Notable Quotes
“We were loose in the first. We weren’t fooled by the score. We knew we had to tighten it up. We gave them too many chances off the rush, so we addressed that, and we did.” - Rick Bowness after his team’s win against the Blue Jackets in their game on Sunday.
“Our team is deep right now. We are getting contributions up and down the lineup. Even when lines aren’t scoring, they are contributing in other ways. Getting the momentum, keeping the puck in the O-zone. If we can continue to do that, I like our chances against anybody.” - Vincent Trocheck after their win against the Islanders in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Winnipeg Jets
LW Connor, Kyle
C Scheifele, Mark
RW Iafallo, Alex
LD Morrissey, Joshua
RD DeMelo, Dylan
G Hellebuyck, Connor
New York Rangers
LW Panarin, Artemi
C Trocheck, Vincent
RW Lafrenière, Alexis
LD Lindgren, Ryan
RD Fox, Adam
G Shesterkin, Igor
Statistical Leaders
Winnipeg Jets
Points: M. Scheifele (59)
Goals: T. Toffoli (30)
Assists: J. Morrissey (48)
GAA: L. Brossoit (1.99)
New York Rangers
Points: A. Panarin (94)
Goals: A. Panarin (38)
Assists: A. Panarin (56)
GAA: J. Quick (2.46)
Coaches:
Winnipeg Jets: Rick Bowness (2nd season)
New York Rangers: Peter Laviolette (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
