Rangers vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - March 18

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The New York Rangers (33-29-6) host the Calgary Flames (30-25-11, losers of three in a row) at Madison Square Garden. The game on Tuesday, March 18 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our pick for who will capture the victory in Tuesday's game.

The Flames' offense has scored 20 goals during their past 10 games, while their defense has conceded 26 goals. They have registered 25 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (16.0%). They are 3-4-3 over those games.

Rangers vs. Flames Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Rangers 4, Flames 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-254)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Rangers Splits and Trends

  • The Rangers are 33-29-6 overall and 3-6-9 in overtime contests.
  • In the 26 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-8-6 record (good for 30 points).
  • In the nine games this season the Rangers scored only one goal, they lost every time.
  • New York has taken 12 points from the 15 games this season when it scored two goals (5-8-2 record).
  • The Rangers have scored at least three goals 40 times, and are 27-9-4 in those games (to register 58 points).
  • In the 21 games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-8-3 record (23 points).
  • In the 28 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 15-11-2 (32 points).
  • The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 35 times, and went 15-16-4 (34 points).

Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have a 30-25-11 record this season and are 6-11-17 in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • In the 21 games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 29 points.
  • This season the Flames recorded just one goal in 12 games and have gone 2-7-3 (seven points).
  • Calgary has eight points (2-9-4) when scoring two goals this season.
  • The Flames have earned 56 points in their 35 games with more than two goals scored.
  • This season, Calgary has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 28 games has a record of 12-9-7 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 19-7-5 (43 points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 11-15-6 to record 28 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Rangers Rank Rangers AVG Flames AVG Flames Rank
13th 2.99 Goals Scored 2.55 32nd
19th 3 Goals Allowed 2.94 15th
10th 28.8 Shots 28.7 11th
28th 29.8 Shots Allowed 29.3 25th
24th 18.64% Power Play % 21.28% 19th
7th 82.35% Penalty Kill % 74.36% 26th

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