Quick answer
Our prediction for New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings is Detroit Red Wings to win, with a 52% chance, but it is a close call. We project New York Rangers 3.2 and Detroit Red Wings 3.3. Our best bet is Rangers +1.5 at -218.
- Prediction
- Detroit Red Wings to win
- Chance
- 52%
- Projected score
- New York Rangers 3, Detroit Red Wings 3
- Projected total
- 6.5 goals
- Best bet
- Rangers +1.5 at -218
Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.
The eagle's three picks
✓ Eagle safe pick
Rangers +1.5
74% chancePrice -218+7.8% value2 units
★ Eagle value pick
Rangers +1.5
74% chancePrice -218+7.8% value2 units
Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.
Why we think this
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What our numbers sayThe model gives Detroit Red Wings 52% and New York Rangers 48%. The bookmakers agree and make Detroit Red Wings the favourite at -142.
- 2
Recent formDetroit Red Wings won 2 of their last 5 and New York Rangers won 3 of their last 5. New York Rangers come in with the better run.
- 3
Home and awayDetroit Red Wings won 4 of their last 11 games at home. New York Rangers won 2 of their last 7 on the road.
- 4
ScoringDetroit Red Wings score 3.0 goals a game and let in 3.5. New York Rangers score 3.2 and let in 2.8. Their recent games average 6.5 and 6.0 goals in total, and the market line is 6.5.
- 5
Head to headIn the last 3 meetings, Detroit Red Wings won 1 and New York Rangers won 2. The last one ended New York Rangers 4, Detroit Red Wings 1.
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Where the value isRangers +1.5 is priced at -218. Our fair price is -283, so the bookmaker pays about 7.8% more than it should.
Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.
What moved our number
Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.- Red Wingsrest between games-5%
- Rangersrest between games-2%
Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.
Match previewNew York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings: Detroit Red Wings shade it
By the EagleEyeOdds desk
The big picture
Detroit Red Wings host New York Rangers in the NHL on Fri 2 Oct, 18:30 at Little Caesars Arena. Our prediction for New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings is Detroit Red Wings to win, with a 52% chance, but it is a close call. We project New York Rangers 3.2 and Detroit Red Wings 3.3. Our best bet is Rangers +1.5 at -218.
Detroit Red Wings form
Detroit Red Wings have 7 wins and 13 losses in their last 20 games, with 60 goals scored and 71 conceded. At home they have 4 wins and 7 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, L, L, newest first.
New York Rangers form
New York Rangers have 8 wins and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 64 goals scored and 56 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 5 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, W, newest first.
Head to head
These two have met 3 times in our records. Detroit Red Wings won 1, New York Rangers won 2. Last time out it finished New York Rangers 4, Detroit Red Wings 1.
Our call
We expect New York Rangers to score about 3.2 goals and Detroit Red Wings about 3.3. That points to Detroit Red Wings to win. Our safest bet is Rangers +1.5 at -218. Our value bet is Rangers +1.5 at -218.
Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.
Team records
Last 20 games in all competitions.
Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.
Price check against Draft Kings
Note: Green value means the price pays more than our fair price. We only call it a value pick from 3% up, because small gaps can be noise.
Spread and total at every line
Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Red Wings +3.5 wins if Red Wings win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.
Questions people ask
Who will win New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings?
Our prediction for New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings is Detroit Red Wings to win, with a 52% chance, but it is a close call. We project New York Rangers 3.2 and Detroit Red Wings 3.3. Our best bet is Rangers +1.5 at -218.
What is the projected score for New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings?
We project New York Rangers 3.2 and Detroit Red Wings 3.3, about 6.5 goals in total.
How are Detroit Red Wings playing?
Detroit Red Wings have 7 wins and 13 losses in their last 20 games, with 60 goals scored and 71 conceded. At home they have 4 wins and 7 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, L, L, newest first.
How are New York Rangers playing?
New York Rangers have 8 wins and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 64 goals scored and 56 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 5 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, W, newest first.
What happened when Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers last met?
It ended New York Rangers 4, Detroit Red Wings 1. In the last 3 meetings Detroit Red Wings won 1 and New York Rangers won 2.
What is the best bet for New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings?
Rangers +1.5 at -218, with a 74% chance. That price pays about 7.8% more than our fair price.
Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.
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