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New York Rangers vs San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The New York Rangers look to end a four-game home losing streak Thursday night when they host the San Jose Sharks, who remain winless on the year. Both teams enter desperate for a spark early in the season.
New York has been blanked twice at home and ranks near the bottom in power-play efficiency, while San Jose continues to chase its first victory after another rough start. Artemi Panarin has been a rare bright spot, leading the Rangers with consistent scoring.
San Jose produced 36 shots in Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Islanders and appears to be generating more offense after a slow opening stretch. Rookie Macklin Celebrini continues to be the most consistent threat, and head coach Ryan Warsofsky praised the club’s five-on-five play despite results lagging.
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Line Movement and Odds
The Rangers opened around -275 on the moneyline, but that number has climbed near -300, reflecting heavy public support on New York. The Sharks sit around +240, while the total has held steady at 6.0 goals with minor juice variation (Over -111, Under -110).
Sharp bettors have targeted the under, noting both clubs rank in the bottom half of the NHL in goals per game. Roughly 70% of public tickets back the Rangers’ side, but higher handle percentages show sharper money taking value on San Jose’s puck line.
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Matchup Breakdown
New York’s home struggles have been puzzling. The Rangers are 0-4-0 at Madison Square Garden and 0-for-9 on the power play at home. Despite high shot volume, the conversion rate hasn’t matched the pressure. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin continues to post elite numbers, giving the Rangers a safety net.
San Jose has been more competitive lately, losing three straight by one goal. The Sharks rank top five in power-play goals and continue to push pace behind Celebrini and Jeff Skinner. Still, their defense allows 4.8 goals per game, and the penalty kill ranks bottom five.
The Rangers’ edge lies in puck control and net protection. Adam Fox and Jacob Trouba will face a heavy workload against the Sharks’ top line. Expect New York to lean on zone pressure and rebound chances to break through early.
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Injuries and Conditions
San Jose Sharks Injury Report:
- Logan Couture (C) – Out, Hip
- Ryan Ellis (D) – Out, Back
- John Klingberg (D) – Questionable, Lower Body
- Timothy Liljegren (D) – Out, Upper Body
- Shakir Mukhamadullin (D) – Out, Upper Body
- Carey Price (G) – Out, Knee
New York Rangers Injury Report:
- Vincent Trocheck (C) – Out, Upper Body
See the latest team updates on the San Jose Sharks injury report and New York Rangers injury report
No weather impact expected indoors at Madison Square Garden.
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Best Bets and Prediction
The Rangers remain the better roster and should control most five-on-five sequences, but their early struggles at home make the puck line risky. A Rangers 4-2 victory fits both current trends and the projected total.
Best Bet: Rangers moneyline (-294)
Secondary Lean: Under 6.0 goals (-110)
The Rangers are 3-2 ATS as favorites this season, while San Jose is 0-4 ATS as underdogs.
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