Arizona Coyotes (1-0-0) vs. New York Rangers (1-1-0)
Arizona Coyotes vs. New York Rangers 10/16/23 – Arizona Coyotes have begun their season on an impressive note with an emphatic victory against the New York Rangers who currently boast a 1-1-0 record. Their match at iconic Madison Square Garden promises an exhilarating atmosphere; both teams having only played several regular season games yet, dynamics between each are still unfolding which makes for a fantastic opportunity for bettors and fans to benefit from expert free NHL insights.
Nick Schmaltz of the Coyotes’ offense has made an immediate impact, scoring one goal and adding two assists in only one game, followed by Clayton Keller and Logan Cooley who each registered two assists. Their combined efforts are noteworthy; however, their challenge comes in the form of Rangers defense that has allowed six goals against in two games alone.
On the other side of things, the Rangers’ offense appears promising with Chris Kreider leading them with three goals and Adam Fox contributing three assists; Artemi Panarin adds depth to their forward line, giving their attack even more firepower to strike fear into Coyotes defense that has yet to encounter such formidable offensive weapons as these Rangers.
Arizona Coyotes vs. New York Rangers 10/16/23 Game Info
| When: | Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Madison Square Garden |
| TV: | TBA |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Karel Vejmelka vs. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin
Karel Vejmelka of the Arizona Coyotes stands as a source of hope in their early NHL journey. Since making his NHL debut, this young netminder has demonstrated resilience and skill, posting an admirable save percentage of 0.917 from 36 attempts – showing not just reflexes but mental fortitude as well. Every save he makes demonstrates this point – further validating him as an asset to their Arizona squad. His true test will come against New York Rangers’ offensive power, who pose formidable opponents to his young netminder that will test every aspect of his skill – marking this encounter as pivotal moment in his early NHL journey.
Igor Shesterkin, on the other hand, is no stranger to the pressures of NHL competition. Since becoming one of the core members of the Rangers this season, his recent performance may come as something of a shock; with only 0.87 save percentage across two games this season indicating 40 saves out of 46 shots saved against. Yet when looking back over his NHL journey – where he consistently provided stability for Rangers against revamped Coyotes offenses – Shesterkin must draw upon all his experience and skill to thwart advances while maintaining dominance over this fixture and maintain his team’s dominance over them all – something his recent performance may suggest otherwise.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: New York Rangers -220, Total Odds: 6.5
Current betting odds show the Rangers to be clear favorites against the Coyotes, most likely attributable to their recent dominance in head-to-head matchups. Furthermore, total odds suggest an entertaining and high scoring contest in line with both teams’ recent offensive trends.
Arizona Coyotes Betting Trends
The Arizona Coyotes have struggled in recent matches, posting just 2-11 straight-up records in 13 games since February 8. Their record against the Rangers hasn’t been much better: 3-13 straight up in 16 matches between them and Arizona is further evidenced by Arizona’s poor away record (2-18 straight-up). Furthermore, multiple totals have often gone over recently suggesting defensive gaps.
New York Rangers Betting Trends
Recent performances may raise concerns for the Rangers, with 2-5 SU in their last seven games being less than impressive; however, their recent results against Western Conference teams (14-3 SU), specifically Arizona Coyotes (11-2 SU when playing at home against Arizona), indicate more optimism for this squad. With scores usually going UNDER in recent matches ups against them this could signal tighter defensive strategies on display by New York.
Arizona Coyotes vs. New York Rangers 10/16/23 Betting Picks
Analyzing team forms, player performances and historical trends reveals that the Rangers appear to have the edge. Their home advantage at Madison Square Garden combined with Arizona Coyotes’ less-than-stellar road performance gives them an advantage which makes their choice safer.
As wagering opportunities emerge, those looking to place bets should consider betting on the Rangers Moneyline. Betting over/under can be more tricky due to shifting trends; however, with their attacking potential on display and an abundance of attacking potential on display betting OVER might be worthwhile taking. As always these elite sports analysis today provide guidance rather than guarantee outcomes.
Free Pick and Prediction: New York Rangers 4, Arizona Coyotes 2.