Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes clash with the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, February 5.

We’re keeping our betting prediction nice and simple by heading to the 3-Way Moneyline. Take the -137 that the Hurricanes are able to secure a regulation time victory over the Rangers.

Carolina Hurricanes beat Ottawa Senators in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 4-3 home win at Lenovo Center. Seth Jarvis bagged two goals, while Sebastian Antero Aho and Jordan Staal scored once.

New York Rangers lost on the road in their last game, making it three straight defeats. Pittsburgh Penguins won 6-5 at PPG PAINTS Arena. Alexis Lafreniere scored twice, with Vladislav Gavrikov, Vincent Trocheck and Will Cuylle scoring one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 3-2 triumph when facing the Rangers at Lenovo Center. The Canes have won eight of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

Brandon Bussi (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-6-2	2.5	.894	2

Jonathan Quick (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-17-2	3.1	.891	2
23/24	18-6-2	2.62	.911	2

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 23.8% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have been giving up 2.3 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.

Andrei Svechnikov is the top points scorer with 13 points, 8 goals and 5 assists, with Sebastian Antero Aho recording 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.15 goal against average with a .909 save percentage.

The Rangers have 2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 24.4 shots on goal, with a 23.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.3 goals from 28.7 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.6%.

The top points scorer is Mika Zibanejad with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, while J.T. Miller is next in line after having 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Jonathan Quick have a 4.19 GAA with a .847 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our best pick is that Carolina Hurricanes will outscore their opponents in regulation time, with odds of -137 currently available that they win this NHL clash. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Hurricanes vs Rangers stats:

• Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Hurricanes have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Hurricanes have won 2 consecutive games.
• Rangers have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Rangers have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Rangers have lost their last 3 games.
• Rangers have lost 8 of their last 10 games against Hurricanes.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps make it a 57.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

We regularly consider a Match Winner & Total Goals bet as a way of backing Carolina at bigger odds. You simply need to decide whether to go Under or Over as part of the combo.

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Our Game Prediction

Hurricanes 3-Way Moneyline @ -137 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mika Zibanejad Over 2.5 Shots +110

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 5 straight games at home. There is odds of +110 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 3 - 1 Rangers

The Hurricanes are available at +1600 to secure a 3-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Rangers

1-0

Hurricanes

+5000

Rangers

+6000

2-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Rangers

+6600

2-1

Hurricanes

+1400

Rangers

+1800

3-0

Hurricanes

+2500

Rangers

+5000

3-1

Hurricanes

+1600

Rangers

+2500

3-2

Hurricanes

+800

Rangers

+1050

4-0

Hurricanes

+2900

Rangers

+7000

4-1

Hurricanes

+1200

Rangers

+2500

4-2

Hurricanes

+1300

Rangers

+2200

4-3

Hurricanes

+950

Rangers

+1200

5-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Rangers

+13000

5-1

Hurricanes

+1700

Rangers

+5000

5-2

Hurricanes

+1200

Rangers

+2800

5-3

Hurricanes

+1900

Rangers

+3000

5-4

Hurricanes

+1800

Rangers

+2200

6-1

Hurricanes

+3500

Rangers

+11000

6-2

Hurricanes

+2000

Rangers

+5500

6-3

Hurricanes

+2200

Rangers

+4500

6-4

Hurricanes

+4000

Rangers

+6000

6-5

Hurricanes

+4500

Rangers

+5000

7-2

Hurricanes

+5000

Rangers

+14000

7-3

Hurricanes

+4000

Rangers

+9000

7-4

Hurricanes

+5000

Rangers

+8000

7-5

Hurricanes

+9000

Rangers

+12000

7-6

Hurricanes

+10000

Rangers

+12000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -213 with the sportsbooks, Carolina Hurricanes are regarded as 68% likely to win this game. For those wanting to back New York Rangers, you will find +176 about the underdogs.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +104.

Whether you're placing bets before the puck drops or during the live action, the top betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props to explore. The sheer variety means there's no shortage of options to match your strategy.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

-213

Rangers

+176

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

-137

Tie

+340

Rangers

+300

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+110

Rangers +1.5

-133

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

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There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

New York Rangers Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 21.8
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 6.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.6
• Blocks: 11
• Faceoff Wins : 22.3
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 6.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.7
• Hits: 27.9
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 30.5
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5

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