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Carolina (7-4-0) at NY Rangers (6-5-2)
- When: Nov 4 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA
- TV: TNT
Carolina vs NY Rangers NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Carolina -133
Spread: Carolina -1.5 (+190)
Total: 6.0
New York Rangers Betting Outlook
The Rangers return home desperate to snap their brutal 0-5-0 home skid, even though they’re riding high after a strong 3-1-0 road swing. They were embarrassed in Calgary to start the trip but rebounded hard, shutting out Vancouver and earning back-to-back overtime wins in Edmonton and Seattle.
Will Cuylle’s first career overtime goal sealed that gritty 3-2 victory over the Kraken, and the Rangers allowed only 13 shots all night, their stingiest defensive effort in more than a decade. Head coach Mike Sullivan praised the group’s composure, saying the team “earned its swagger back” through disciplined hockey.
Still, home ice remains a nightmare. New York has scored just 10 goals on the road trip compared to six total in five home games. The Rangers will need Igor Shesterkin to hold firm and their top six to finally convert under the lights at Madison Square Garden.
Player Prop Pick (Rangers): Artemi Panarin Over 0.5 Assists
Panarin has been the engine of New York’s offense lately, racking up helpers in five of his last six games. Against a Carolina team that can be sloppy in transition, he’s got a strong chance to extend that streak.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Outlook
The Hurricanes started the season on a heater, going 5-0, but cracks have shown, they’ve dropped four of their last six. Their most recent 2-1 defeat to Boston highlighted a recurring issue: collapsing late. Carolina has now surrendered 12 third-period goals over their past six outings.
Despite that, this is a team that rarely loses twice in a row. Seth Jarvis’s return from a foot scare is good news, as he led the club with five shots in Boston and continues to generate prime scoring looks. Jordan Staal’s veteran line will need to tighten things up defensively against a speedy Rangers squad, but Carolina’s forecheck remains one of the league’s toughest to handle.
The Canes also own this matchup, 6-1-0 in the last seven meetings, outscoring New York 18-7 during last year’s sweep.
Player Prop Pick (Hurricanes): Sebastian Aho Anytime Goal
Aho has scored in three of his last five against the Rangers and remains the most reliable finisher on Carolina’s top power-play unit. With New York’s defense still inconsistent at home, Aho’s value at plus money is appealing.
NHL Prediction & Betting Angle
The Rangers’ road confidence should help, but Carolina’s structure, depth, and track record in this matchup are too strong to ignore. Expect a tight contest with the Hurricanes controlling pace and pulling away late.
Score Prediction: Carolina 4, New York 2
Pick: Carolina -1.5 (+190)
Total: Over 5.5 Alt Lines (-130)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
