The New York Rangers (42-18-4) take on the Carolina Hurricanes (39-19-6) Tuesday at PNC Arena. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-1 Monday night. C Mika Zibanejad scored his 20th goal in the game, which gave him 7 straight seasons of 20+ lamp illuminations. The Rangers are 7-2-1 over their last 10 and are 4 points ahead of Carolina atop the Metropolitan Division.

The Canes are roaring after a 7-2 dousing of the Calgary Flames Sunday. C Sebastian Aho (25th) and LW Teuvo Teravainen (21st) each had goals to go with 2 assists in the game. Teravainen has 4 goals in his last 5 games and is now just 2 away from his career high of 23. The Canes have won 3 in a row and are also 7-2-1 over their last 10.