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Coyotes vs Rangers Betting Preview October 22: Arizona 7-0 ATS This Season

Michael Harrison

by Michael Harrison in NHL Hockey

Updated Apr 13, 2020 · 10:24 AM PDT

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Phil Kessel and the Coyotes have picked up points in five straight games. Photo from @ArizonaCoyotes (Twitter)
  • The surging Coyotes head to the Big Apple to face the struggling Rangers Tuesday, October 22nd
  • Arizona has been money in the bank against the spread this season
  • Get the updated odds and head-to-head analysis below

The Arizona Coyotes entered this season with an increased level of optimism that they would finally break through and end their seven-year playoff drought – and then they proceeded to lose their first two games. However, they’ve fought through that tough start to post points in five straight (4-0-1) and they head to New York to face a Rangers team that is tied with Minnesota for the second fewest points in the NHL (2-4-0).

If early season trends are any indication, the Arizona Coyotes are an auto bet against the spread with the Desert Dogs sporting a sensational 7-0 record ATS. The Coyotes vs Rangers odds see the Coyotes favored at -115 tonight.

Coyotes vs Rangers Odds

Team Puckline Moneyline Total
Arizona Coyotes +1.5 (-160) +160 O 6.5 (-110)
New York Rangers -1.5 (+140) -180 U 6.5 (-110)

*Odds taken 10/22/19

Coyotes Getting it Done in Both Ends

Last season the Coyotes were fifth in the NHL with just 2.68 goals against per contest and this season they’ve been even better, giving up just 1.86 goals per game, good for second in the league (behind only the Anaheim Ducks).

The duo of Darcy Kuemper and Antti Raanta have been unbelievable, allowing no more than two goals in regulation in any of their seven contests. Now that the goal scoring has picked up, they’ve turned the great goaltending into victories (they scored just one goal in the first two contests). They haven’t been relying on a single line to put the biscuit in the basket either, with nine skaters registering at least four points.

Coyotes Last Five Games

Opponent Result
Senators 5-2 win
Predators 5-2 win
Jets 4-2 win
Avalanche 3-2 overtime loss
Golden Knights 4-1 win

Rangers Going in the Opposite Direction

The Rangers have had nearly the exact opposite start to the season than the Coyotes – they won their first two contests but have lost four straight in regulation. They’ve allowed 3.67 goals per game which is fourth worst in the league so they haven’t been able to outscore their problems in the crease.

They’re a middling team in scoring, despite signing prized free agent Artemi Panarin (six points) and adding Kaapo Kakko with the second overall draft pick (just one goal).

Early season predictions had the Rangers struggling again this year and it feels that this will be the same throughout the season. Also of note, the Rangers have not only lost those four games in a row, but lost all of them against the spread as well.

Rangers Last Four Games

Opponent Result
Canucks 3-2 loss
Capitals 5-2 loss
Devils 5-2 loss
Oilers 4-1 loss

Coyotes to Keep Good Times Rolling

While the Rangers have won nine of their last 11 against the Coyotes, those two losses have actually occurred in their last two meetings. With Arizona off the schneid against New York, it’s very conceivable they’ll win again, despite playing on the road. It is more of a gamble to select the Coyotes to win against the -1.5 spread but you’re getting pretty good value at the current price.

Pick: Coyotes Moneyline (-120) and against the spread (+215)

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