Rangers vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - March 28

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The New York Rangers (34-32-6) and Anaheim Ducks (31-32-8) square off at Honda Center on Friday, March 28 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Rangers fell to the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 in their last outing, while the Ducks are coming off a 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which squad we predict will emerge with the victory in Friday's action on the ice.

The Ducks have totaled 32 goals during their last 10 games, while conceding 32 goals. A total of 31 power-play opportunities during that time have resulted in four power-play goals (12.9%). They are 4-5-1 over those games.

Rangers vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Ducks 4, Rangers 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Ducks (+134)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

  • The Rangers have a 34-32-6 record overall, with a 3-6-9 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • New York is 12-10-6 (30 points) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
  • In the 11 games this season the Rangers scored only one goal, they lost every time.
  • New York has scored two goals in 15 games this season (5-8-2 record, 12 points).
  • The Rangers have scored at least three goals 42 times, and are 28-10-4 in those games (to record 60 points).
  • In the 21 games when New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-8-3 record (23 points).
  • In the 29 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 15-12-2 (32 points).
  • The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 38 games. The Rangers went 16-18-4 in those matchups (36 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks have a record of 31-32-8 this season and are 8-8-16 in overtime contests.
  • In the 27 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 28 points.
  • This season the Ducks scored just one goal in 13 games and have gone 1-11-1 (three points).
  • Anaheim has nine points (3-15-3) when scoring two goals this season.
  • The Ducks have scored three or more goals 34 times, earning 58 points from those matchups (27-3-4).
  • Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 12-11-2 (26 points).
  • The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 43 games, going 17-20-6 to record 40 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Rangers Rank Rangers AVG Ducks AVG Ducks Rank
17th 2.96 Goals Scored 2.69 28th
18th 3 Goals Allowed 3.11 21st
14th 28.3 Shots 27.6 20th
28th 30.1 Shots Allowed 32.1 32nd
25th 18.03% Power Play % 12.37% 31st
7th 81.86% Penalty Kill % 72.68% 29th

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