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The New York Rangers (11-8-1) and Vancouver Canucks (3-16-1) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 9:00 p.m. EST at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Rangers are favored at -220 on the moneyline, with the Canucks +180 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (-104o / -118u).
Let's get into our Rangers vs. Canucks predictions and NHL picks.
Rangers vs. Canucks Prediction
- Pick: Rangers -1.5 (+114)
Our New York vs. Vancouver best bet is on the Rangers to cover the spread, with the best odds currently available at FanDuel. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
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Rangers vs Canucks Odds
- Rangers vs. Canucks puck line: Rangers -1.5 (+114), Canucks +1.5 (-140)
- Rangers vs. Canucks over/under: 6.5 (-104o / -118u)
- Rangers vs. Canucks moneyline: Rangers -220, Canucks +180
- Rangers vs. Canucks best bet: Rangers -1.5 (+114)
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Rangers vs. Canucks Preview
The Canucks host the Rangers to kick off Friday's two-game NHL slate. In the early stages of a true rebuild, Vancouver is feeling the effects this year with just three wins through its first 20 games.
Of those 17 losses, 12 have come by at least two goals. This trend is likely to continue against New York, a team coming off a two-goal win over the Flames.
There is not a single area on the ice in which the Canucks are superior to the Rangers. Entering this matchup, New York outranks Vancouver in goals scored per game, shots on goal per game, goals allowed per game, and shots on goal allowed per game.
The goaltending edge also goes to the Rangers, with Dylan Garand slated to get the start. Garand has allowed two or fewer goals in each of his past three starts, posting a .935 save percentage and a 1.68 goals-against average over that stretch.
Meanwhile, goaltender Leevi Merilainen is projected to start for the Canucks. Through 14 appearances this season, Merilainen is 2-8-1 with an .889 save percentage and a 3.41 goals-against average.
Pick: Rangers -1.5 (+114, FanDuel)
