Hurricanes vs Rangers game 3 odds, prediction today

Unexpectedly, the series between the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes has turned into a chess match. Given the way these two teams played and the way Rangers looked in Round 1, many people were surprised by the low-event hockey we saw in the first six-plus periods of this best-of game. seven encounters.

A total of five goals have been scored in this series – including a goal from an empty net and an extra-time winner. Carolina has scored twice in 5-on-5 while Rangers have netted just once in the entire series. The goalkeeping performances of Igor Shesterkin and Antti Raanta have been outstanding, but neither goalkeeper has had a lot of work to do.

Hurricanes vs Rangers Game 3 Odds

Odds provided by BetMGM

Spread: CAR -1.5 (+225) vs. NYR +1.5 (-275)

money line: CAR (-115) vs NYR (-105)

In total: About (+115) | Under (-140)

Hurricanes vs. Rangers Match 3 Prediction and Preview

Raanta has stopped 48 of 49 shots in two games and has been history so far, but it’s not like he’s had to be on his head to put the ‘Canes to their 2-0 lead. Raanta made a couple of 10-bell saves but there wasn’t relentless pressure from Rangers, nor was there too much counter-attacking like we saw against the Penguins.

Because the Rangers decided against the Hurricanes for a conscious and passive style of play. And given the defensive flaws that were on full display in Round 1, it makes sense that the blueshirts would use pragmatic tactics against the Hurricanes.

Only the Florida Panthers averaged more shot attempts and risky 5-on-5 chances than Carolina did in the regular season, and the Hurricanes’ action-packed, swarming approach on offense looked like a tricky matchup for the Rangers. As a result, Gerard Gallant shifted his team’s focus to playing safe and doing everything in his power to keep the game tight.

By limiting puck-handling errors, Rangers unburden their defense. It’s not how the team is set up, but it’s logical to take this more conservative approach when your usual offensive advantage is being nullified.

Despite playing well defensively, Rangers failed to secure a win in Carolina and now have their backs to the wall going into Game 3. And while New York’s defensive approach severely limited Carolina’s offensive performance, the Canes proved they had no problem playing in these rock fights. In fact, Carolina looked more comfortable than the Rangers in Game 2 as all the defensive work New York did came at a heavy cost offensively.

With the series being moved to Madison Square Garden and the Rangers needing a nudge to get back into that series, Game 3 should be designed as a more open competition. The Rangers will be more comfortable in a game that offers some end-to-end action, but a riskier approach means the Blueshirts are more likely to do something they haven’t really done this series: make mistakes.

A faster pace is expected for Game 3 and it feels like this style of hockey is playing into Carolina’s hands. Additionally, it should have some value on the over, which sits at a great price (by current NHL standards) thanks to what we’ve seen so far in this series.

HUrricanes vs. Rangers Game 3 Prediction

Hurricanes ML (-115) and above 5.5