Both the Rangers and Flames have been a bit confusing at points early on this season. But entering this game, both teams are playing hard and have points in three of their last four games.

The Rangers are currently in a playoff spot in a competitive Eastern Conference. The Flames aren’t expected to be in a playoff race, but they’re just four points back a month into the campaign. These teams will battle it out for an important two points.

Rangers vs. Flames NHL Betting Odds

The Rangers are -150 favourites on the NHL odds in this game. If they are to win as the line suggests, they will need to break some poor road form. New York are 2-6-1 on the road in this young season, most recently 1-1-0 on this current road trip. The Flames are a respectable 6-4-0 at home and will make the Rangers earn it.

The game total is set at 6.0 goals. Neither side of the total has been too trendy for the Rangers or Flames this year. New York’s over/under record is 10-9-0 and the Flames’ is 9-9-0. In the last week, the under has been more common for these sides.

New York Rangers

The Rangers have been the primary driver of lower totals between these two teams. Recently, they have kept teams in check. In their last four games, the Rangers have allowed nine goals for an average of 2.25 goals allowed per game. That is better than their league-ranked eighth-best goals allowed per game of 2.89. 

On the offensive side, the Rangers have shown solid flashes. Their inconsistency has led to a league-ranked 19th in goals scored per game and 22nd on the power play. If they can flex that strong goal prevention again, their offence may not need to be as much of a factor.

Calgary Flames

The Flames have also struggled to score this season. They rank 28th in the NHL in goals scored per game and could face an uphill battle against a Rangers team that has been solid at goal prevention. 

That said, the Flames have the fourth-best power play in the NHL and have scored seven total goals in their last two games. Prior, they had just five goals over three games.

If Calgary can hold the form of their last couple of games, they will be live to win this one.

NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Rangers vs. Flames?

Despite one win in their last three and two in their last five, the Flames have points in two out of their last three and from four of their last six. Bottom line, they are playing hard right now and results are decent except for a couple of late bounces. 

With plus-money value, the Flames in their current form and with much better home-road splits than their opponent have to appeal in this one.

After getting that elusive road win on Saturday, the Rangers followed it up with the familiar road loss on Monday. This is now game three of their four-game road trip, and it will not be easy. Calgary looks like a live underdog to take a low-scoring 3-2 victory. 

Best bet: Under 6.0

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