Rangers vs. Islanders betting preview

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The New York Rangers (30-26-4) are slightly favored when they host the New York Islanders (27-25-7) on Monday, March 3 in what is projected to be a competitive matchup. The Rangers are -112 on the moneyline to win over the Islanders (-108) in the contest, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Rangers to win vs Islanders -112

Bet $20, Payout $37.86

Rangers vs. Islanders Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Rangers (-112)
  • Underdog: Islanders (-108)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Rangers vs. Islanders Quick Facts

  • These two teams combine to score 5.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than the over/under set for this match.
  • The 6.0 goals per game these two teams are giving up this season are 0.5 more than the 5.5-goal over/under set for this match.

Rangers Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Rangers Season Stat Insights

  • The Rangers’ 3.0 average goals per game add up to 182 total, which makes them the 14th-ranked scoring team in the league.
  • The Rangers are ranked 19th in NHL play in goals against this season, having allowed 183 total goals (3.0 per game).
  • They’re ranked 14th in the league with a -1 goal differential .
  • The 32 power-play goals the Rangers have put up this season (on 155 power-play chances) rank 22nd in the NHL.
  • The Rangers’ offense has the NHL’s 20th-ranked power-play conversion rate (20.65%).
  • The Rangers’ 10 shorthanded goals this season rank second.
  • The Rangers’ 82.39% penalty-kill success rate is currently fourth-best in the NHL.
  • The Rangers win the second-highest percentage of faceoffs in the NHL at 53.2%.
  • The Rangers have a 10.3% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 17th in the league.
  • The Rangers average 24.7 hits and 15.4 blocked shots per game.

Rangers Moneyline

  • The Rangers have not had moneyline odds lower than -112 in a game this season.
  • There is a 52.8% chance that New York wins this game, per the moneyline.

Rangers Leaders

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Islanders Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Islanders Season Stats Insights

  • The Islanders have the league’s 27th-ranked scoring offense (163 total goals, 2.8 per game).
  • The Islanders’ 175 total goals conceded (3.0 per game) rank 14th in the league.
  • Their 19th-ranked goal differential is -12.
  • The Islanders have scored 16 power-play goals this season (on 139 power-play chances). That ranks 32nd in the NHL.
  • The Islanders have the NHL’s 32nd-ranked power-play conversion rate of 11.51%.
  • The Islanders have scored six shorthanded goals this season (eighth among NHL teams).
  • The Islanders’ 29th-ranked penalty kill rate is 71.65%.
  • The Islanders have the top faceoff win rate in the NHL (55.1%).
  • The Islanders’ collective 9.5% shooting percentage ranks 27th in the league.
  • The Islanders have not had a shutout win yet this season.

Islanders Moneyline Insights

  • The Islanders have not been a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the -108 odds on them winning this game.
  • The Islanders have a 51.9% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

Islanders Leaders

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