Rangers vs Kraken Prediction NHL Picks Today 1/16
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- Jan 16, 2024, 5:14:05 AM
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Preview: Seattle Kraken vs. New York Rangers - Prediction KingPin Pro
Introduction
Get ready for an intense matchup as the Seattle Kraken take on the New York Rangers. Dive into the detailed preview, including player statistics, recent team performances, and a prediction for the game set to take place on January 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
Seattle Kraken
The Kraken, with a record of 19-15-9, face the New York Rangers, who stand at 27-13-2.
Goaltender Matchup:
The Kraken present Joey Daccord (13 wins, 2.29 GA/G, .923 SV%) and Chris Driedger (1 win, 1.00 GA/G, .974 SV%). The Rangers counter with Igor Shesterkin (17 wins, 2.83 GA/G, .903 SV%) and Jonathan Quick (9 wins, 2.49 GA/G, .912 SV%).
Game Information
The game is scheduled to unfold at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, on January 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The Rangers are favored with a -200 money line, and the over/under is set at 5.5 goals.
Scoring Leaders
Keep an eye on top scorers Vince Dunn for the Kraken and Artemi Panarin for the Rangers. Dunn leads with 35 points, including 8 goals and 27 assists. Panarin has an impressive 59 points, comprising 27 goals and 32 assists.
Injury Report
For the Kraken, Matty Beniers is on IR until January 21, and Adam Larsson is day-to-day with an expected return date of January 16. Vince Dunn and Andre Burakovsky are both out until January 16. On the Rangers' side, Tyler Pitlick is out until January 16, and Mika Zibanejad is day-to-day until January 15.
Team Stats
Let's analyze the team statistics:
| Team | GF/G | GA/G | SF/G | SA/G | PIM | PPG | PCT | PPGA | PCT | SHG | SHGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Kraken | 2.88 | 2.81 | 29.4 | 29.8 | 340 | 25 | 21.2 | 23 | 80.5 | 2 | 0 |
| New York Rangers | 3.26 | 2.83 | 31.5 | 29.0 | 379 | 37 | 28.2 | 20 | 83.9 | 3 | 0 |
Recent Performances
Review the last 5 games for both teams:
Seattle Kraken
The Kraken secured victories against Columbus (1/13), Washington (1/11), Buffalo (1/9), Ottawa (1/4), and Vegas (1/1).
New York Rangers
The Rangers won against Washington (1/14) but faced losses to Washington (1/13), St. Louis (1/11), Vancouver (1/8), and Montreal (1/6).
Prediction
The Seattle Kraken, despite facing some injuries, have shown resilience in their recent performances. With Joey Daccord's strong goaltending, the Kraken are expected to keep the game close enough to cover the +1.5 puck line against the New York Rangers.
Pick: Seattle Kraken to Cover +1.5 Puck Line
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