The Calgary Flames (24-17-9) and New York Rangers (27-14-8) meet Monday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Flames cashed as -101 underdogs in a 5-2 win at the Seattle Kraken in their last game, back on Jan. 27 before the All-Star break. C Elias Lindholm and C Blake Coleman each finished with a goal and 2 assists for the Flames, who have won 3 of their last 4 games. Calgary is 4-1 in its last 5 games vs. teams with a winning record.
The Rangers won as -133 home favorites 4-1 vs. the Vegas Golden Knights Jan. 27. C Vincent Trocheck finished with a goal and an assist and G Jaroslav Halak made 33 saves on 34 shots as New York finished 8-2-3 in its final 13 games heading into the break. The Rangers are 7-0 in their last 7 games vs. Western Conference teams.
This is the 1st meeting this season between the Flames and Rangers. Calgary swept last season’s series 2-0 with a 5-1 win as a +135 road underdog Oct. 25, 2021 and a 6-0 rout as a -153 home favorite Nov. 6, 2021.
Flames at Rangers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub Lines last updated at 12:25 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Flames -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Rangers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-260) | Rangers -1.5 (+210)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
Flames at Rangers projected goalies
Jacob Markstrom (13-13-5, 2.86 GAA, .893 SV%) vs Jaroslav Halak (6-6-1, 2.56 GAA, .908 SV%)
In 2 starts vs. the Rangers last season, Markstrom was 2-0-0 and allowed 1 goal on 51 shots, good for a 0.50 GAA and .980 SV%. However, the Flames netminder has been underwhelming this season and is 32nd in SV% amongst goaltenders who have played at least 23 games.
Halak faced the Flames once last season in a relief appearance with the Canucks. He allowed 1 goal on 15 shots after entering with Vancouver down 4-0 heading into the 3rd period. He’s 10-6-1 in 18 career games (17 starts) vs. the Flames with a .2.18 GAA and 924 SV% (463 saves against 501 shots).
Flames at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 2, Flames 1
Moneyline
BET RANGERS (-115).
New York has lost the last 5 meetings vs. Calgary dating back to 2018, but the Rangers should be able to get revenge Monday by taking advantage of the Flames’ underwhelming goaltending this season. Look for Halak to prove a point Monday with a dominant performance in net.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
Calgary should be able to keep it close, but Flames +1.5 (-260) is a little overpriced. Bet the moneyline and/or total instead.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 5.5 (+100).
The Under is 3-1-1 in Calgary’s last 5 games after 3 or more days of rest and 5-2 in the Flames’ last 7 after allowing 2 or less goals in their previous contest. The Under is 4-0 in New York’s last 4 games after a win and Halak should help the Under hit with a strong showing.
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