The New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes meet for Game 7 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals playoff series Monday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. The series is tied 3-3. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Rangers vs. Hurricanes Game 7 odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Rangers hit the road for this decisive Game 7, looking to improve upon their 1-5 record away from Madison Square Garden. The good news is that New York has posted a 7-1 record in its last 8 Game 7 chances.
The Hurricanes are a perfect 7-0 at home in these playoffs, the longest streak to start the playoffs since 2014. They’re also a perfect 6-0 in Game 7 contests since the franchise relocated from Hartford to Carolina. The team’s 7 home victories in the playoffs are its most since winning 10 en route to the 2006 Stanley Cup title.
Rangers at Hurricanes odds and lines
- Money line: Rangers +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Hurricanes -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-220) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+165)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +112 | U: -140)
Rangers at Hurricanes projected goalies
Igor Shesterkin (7-5-0, 2.74 GAA, .926 SV% – postseason) vs Antti Raanta (6-5-0, 2.20 GAA, .924 SV%, 1 SO – postseason)
Shesterkin turned aside 37 of the 39 shots he faced in Game 6 at MSG. He’s posted a 2.02 GAA and .926 SV% in the 3 road games in this series despite being 0-3 at PNC Arena.
Raanta was yanked in Game 6 after allowing 3 goals on the first 13 shots, replaced by rookie G Pyotr Kochetkov. He’s been on fire on home ice in this series, going 3-0 with a 0.66 GAA and .970 SV% at PNC Arena.
Money line
The HURRICANES (-150) are moderate favorites on home ice in Game 7, and they should be able to get it done and advance to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final. While the Rangers have been money at home, they have struggled away from MSG in these playoffs. New York is just 1-5 in its last 6 road playoff outings.
Against the spread
The Rangers +1.5 (-220) will cost you more than two times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for a little bit of insurance.
PASS.
Over/Under
The UNDER 5.5 (-140) is the best bet on the board, as goals have been at a premium in this series at PNC Arena. The Rangers and Hurricanes have combined for 9 total goals in 3 games in Raleigh (just 3.0 GPG). With everything on the line, these teams should see few scoring opportunities.
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