The New York Rangers (2-0-1) travel to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (1-2-0) on Thursday, October 17th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on ESPN+. The Rangers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Red Wings are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rangers. Puck drop is set for 7:30 ET.

Rangers vs Red Wings

The New York Rangers Are Coming Off A Win

The Rangers improved to 2-0-1 with a 4-1 road win over the Red Wings. New York covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 5 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.

All four of New York’s goals came from different players, and they broke a 1-1 tie with three unanswered goals. Alexis Lafrenière opened the scoring at 11:45 in the first period.

The Detroit Red Wings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Detroit fell to 1-2-0 this season after a 4-1 road loss to the Rangers. The Red Wings were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 5 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.

All of Detroit’s scoring came with just two seconds left in the first period, when Dylan Larkin found the net. The game was tied at that point, but the Rangers scored the next three goals to seal the win.

New York Offense Breakdown

New York’s offense put 28 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-1 win over Detroit. Mika Zibanejad netted his first goal of the season on an empty net, while Reilly Smith also scored his first. Chris Kreider added his third goal, which came on a power play.

Alexis Lafrenière opened the scoring for the Rangers, marking his second goal of the season. Artemi Panarin contributed with two assists, bringing his total to five this season. The Rangers had 10 giveaways in the game.

Red Wings Offense Breakdown

Detroit’s offense managed just one goal in their 4-1 loss to the Rangers, with Dylan Larkin finding the net for the second time this season. Larkin’s goal came late in the first period, at the 19:58 mark, after the Rangers had scored earlier.

The Red Wings fired 32 shots on goal but couldn’t convert on any of their 14 giveaways. Patrick Kane and Justin Holl each picked up an assist, with Holl’s being his first of the season.

New York Team Defense

Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry momentum from their previous game, where they gave up just one goal to the Red Wings. Igor Shesterkin made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage. The Rangers also had 4 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came with two seconds left in the first period.

Detroit Team Defense

Defensively, the Red Wings gave up the first goal at 8:15 in the first period, and after tying the game at 1-1, they allowed three more, including one at 17:05 in the second and two in the third. Alex Lyon made 24 saves with an 88.9% save percentage. Detroit’s defense also recorded 3 takeaways and 19 hits.

Rangers vs Red Wings Trends

• In their last five road games, New York has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 5-0 vs. the spread.
• In their last ten games at home, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
• Through their last three games as the underdog, the Red Wings have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
• Through their last five games as the favorite, the Rangers have an puck line record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.

Rangers vs Red Wings Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Rangers to secure a victory over the Red Wings on the road. With the moneyline currently set at -147, I’m locking in my bet on the Rangers straight-up.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Red Wings to cover. Even in the event of a Rangers victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Red Wings should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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