NHL Betting Picks, Predictions, Probability and Analysis for Thursday, October 24th
By Matt Klett
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NHL Betting Picks, #3
BUF @ NYR 7 PM ET
In the third game on todays slate, the New York Rangers (2-4-1) host the Buffalo Sabres (8-1-1). The Sabres are on a three game win streak while the Rangers are on a five game losing streak. Head-to-head the Rangers hold a slight 2-1 advantage over the Sabres in their last three meetings.
In the Standings:
Buffalo is leading the Atlantic division with 17 points while the New York Rangers sit in last in the Metro Division.
Rankings: NYR
Offense: Goals 19, Shots 19, PP 19.
Defense: Goals 26, Shots 31, PK 18.
Rankings: BUF
Offense: Goals 4, Shots 16, PP 4.
Defense: Goals 5, Shots 23, PK 21.
New York R. Last 3 Games 0-3:
10/22 Loss- vs Arizona Coyotes 2-3
10/20 Loss- vs Vancouver Canucks 2-3
10/18 Loss- @Washington Capitals 2-5
Buffalo Last 3 Games 3-0:
10/22 Win- vs San Jose Sharks 4-3
10/19 Win- @San Jose Sharks 4-3
10/17 Win- @LA Kings 3-0
Trends for the Rangers:
0-5 in last five. 8-2 in last ten at home vs Buffalo. 6-4 in their last ten games vs Buffalo.
Trends for the Sabres:
6-1 in their last seven. 1-6 in their last seven vs the Rangers. 4-16 in their last twenty road games (3-2 this season).
Pick Analysis:
Two NHL picks down so far, but this third game is tricky. The model gives the Rangers a 53.25% chance to win. Statistically Buffalo dominates. Trend wise, Buffalo is a terrible road team. The Rangers are 0-5 in their last five games and are desperate for a win. The Rangers have recently come up short in very close games vs good opponents. I like the underdog Rangers in this home matchup.