New York Rangers vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Rangers vs Sharks

The New York Rangers meet the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Friday, January 23.

The Sharks look great value on the Moneyline and our prediction is that the home team will claim a victory over the Rangers. We’re happy to take the -128 that they win.

New York Rangers have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 4-3 loss against Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. J.T. Miller scored two goals and Will Cuylle registered the other.

San Jose Sharks suffered a defeat in their last game. A 4-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Benchmark International Arena against Tampa Bay Lightning. Sharks managed 23 shots and Tyler Toffoli recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Sharks who came out on top when they last played the Rangers. At Madison Square Garden, a 6-5 win was recorded. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in seven Rangers victories.

Starting Goalies

Spencer Martin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-3-0	4.2	.864	0
23/24	4-1-1	2.63	.896	0

Alex Nedeljkovic (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-14-4	2.9	.896	0
23/24	18-7-7	2.97	.902	1

2 wins, 7 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 26.0 shots on goal, with a 32.3% powerplay efficiency. The Rangers have been giving up 4.9 goals from 28.6 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.

Mika Zibanejad is the top points scorer with 19 points, 9 goals and 10 assists, with Artemi Panarin racking up 17 points, 5 goals and 12 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jonathan Quick have a 5.40 goal against average with a .801 save percentage.

The Sharks have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 26.4 shots on goal, with a 20.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.7 goals from 26.7 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.1%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, while Alexander Wennberg is next in line after having 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.07 GAA with a .843 SV%.

New York Rangers vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

We bring you the complete New York Rangers vs San Jose Sharks betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The value bet could involve heading to the Moneyline where you can back San Jose Sharks to win this NHL encounter. Our pick is currently available at attractive odds of -128.

Our team of expert NHL handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our hockey analysis sharp.

Key Rangers vs Sharks stats:

• Sharks have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• Sharks have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Rangers have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Rangers have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Rangers have lost their last 2 games.

Sharks Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 56.2% prospect of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

San Jose can be backed in many different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Puck Line, Winning Margin or the Match Winner & Total Goals options.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Macklin Celebrini Over 3.5 Shots -130

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks) has finished with Over 3.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We recommend backing the -130 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rangers 4 - 6 Sharks

The Sharks are available at +3400 to secure a 6-4 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Rangers

Sharks

1-0

Rangers

+7500

Sharks

+7500

2-0

Rangers

+6600

Sharks

+6600

2-1

Rangers

+2000

Sharks

+2000

3-0

Rangers

+4500

Sharks

+4500

3-1

Rangers

+2400

Sharks

+2400

3-2

Rangers

+1000

Sharks

+1000

4-0

Rangers

+5500

Sharks

+5000

4-1

Rangers

+2000

Sharks

+1900

4-2

Rangers

+1700

Sharks

+1600

4-3

Rangers

+950

Sharks

+950

5-0

Rangers

+9000

Sharks

+8000

5-1

Rangers

+3000

Sharks

+2800

5-2

Rangers

+1800

Sharks

+1600

5-3

Rangers

+2000

Sharks

+1900

5-4

Rangers

+1600

Sharks

+1500

6-0

Rangers

+12500

Sharks

+11000

6-1

Rangers

+6600

Sharks

+5500

6-2

Rangers

+3300

Sharks

+2800

6-3

Rangers

+2500

Sharks

+2200

6-4

Rangers

+3500

Sharks

+3400

6-5

Rangers

+3400

Sharks

+3300

7-0

Rangers

+3400

Sharks

+15000

7-1

Rangers

+10000

Sharks

+9000

7-2

Rangers

+8000

Sharks

+6600

7-3

Rangers

+5000

Sharks

+4500

7-4

Rangers

+5000

Sharks

+4500

7-5

Rangers

+7500

Sharks

+7000

7-6

Rangers

+8000

Sharks

+7500

8-1

Rangers

+8000

Sharks

+14000

8-2

Rangers

+13000

Sharks

+11000

8-3

Rangers

+12000

Sharks

+10000

8-4

Rangers

+9000

Sharks

+8000

8-5

Rangers

+11000

Sharks

+10000

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New York Rangers vs San Jose Sharks 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 55% probability of winning this game, San Jose Sharks might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -122 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New York Rangers are trading at +102.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -139.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Rangers

+102

Sharks

-122

3-Way Moneyline

Rangers

+160

Tie

+330

Sharks

+132

Puck Line

Rangers +1.5

-233

Sharks -1.5

+194

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+112

Over 6.5

-139

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Goals, Shots, Powerplay Points and Goaltender Saves. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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.

New York Rangers Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 8.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 4.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 8.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 27.6
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 24.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 32.5
• Hits: 21.9
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 3.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 26.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.9
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 21.5
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 5.5

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