The Rangers, with a record of 28-13-2, are coming off a solid 5-2 victory against the Seattle Kraken, marking a turnaround after a brief 0-3-1 skid.
Meanwhile, the Golden Knights, at 25-14-5, secured a 4-1 win against the Nashville Predators and are showing improvement with 3 wins in their last 5 games.
The odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook present an interesting scenario, with the Rangers favored at -125 and the Golden Knights as intriguing underdogs at +105.
The puck line favors the Rangers at -1.5 (+185), but the Golden Knights at +1.5 (-225) come with a higher cost.
The Over/Under is set at 6, with the Under (-120) gaining attention due to both teams facing offensive struggles recently.
The projected goalies for the game are Igor Igor Shesterkin for the Rangers and Logan Thompson for the Golden Knights.
Igor Shesterkin, with an 18-10-0 record, has been solid in recent starts, while Logan Thompson, with a 14-9-3 record, boasts a impressive 2.36 GAA and .925 SV%.
In terms of predictions, the Golden Knights are seen as strong contenders, with a projected score of 3-2 in their favor.
The Under 6 (-120) is considered a viable option given the offensive challenges faced by both teams in recent games.
The game promises excitement, and the Golden Knights' strong performance at home makes them an appealing choice on the moneyline.
Credits: Sports Book Wires
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JANVIER 18 | 94 ANSWERS Rangers Face Golden Knights Who will win tonight's game? | ||
Rangers | 47 | 50 % |
Vegas | 47 | 50 % |
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