Rangers vs Canucks: Odds, Predictions, and Key Matchup Insights for November 19, 2024

The New York Rangers and the Vancouver Canucks faced off on November 19, 2024, at Rogers Arena in a highly anticipated NHL matchup. This game marked the first of two meetings between the teams this season, with the second scheduled for March 22, 2025.

The Rangers entered the game with a strong road record, standing at 6-1-0 away from Madison Square Garden, which has been a significant factor in their success this season. They had also won their last two games, including a 2-0 shutout against the Seattle Kraken, improving their road record to 6-1SU on the year and 35-20SU since the 2023 season.

In contrast, the Canucks have struggled at home, with a record of 3-4-3. They had lost three of their last five games, including a recent 5-3 loss to the Nashville Predators. Despite this, Vancouver has controlled better than 55% of the expected goals share at 5v5 over the last 10 games, one of the best marks in the NHL.

Odds for the game were closely matched, with both teams listed at -110 on the moneyline at BET99. The Rangers were favored due to their strong road performance and the Canucks’ poor home record. The over/under was set at 6.5 goals, with the over favored at +105 and the under at -125.

Key players to watch included Artemi Panarin for the Rangers, who was on a seven-game point streak and had a strong record against the Canucks. For the Canucks, Quinn Hughes and J.T. Miller were highlighted as crucial contributors, with Hughes having 10 points in eight games in November and Miller having five points in his last four games.

The game also saw significant betting trends, with the over hitting in five straight games between the two teams, averaging eight goals per game. The Canucks had won six of the last nine head-to-head matchups with the Rangers, and they were expected to rebound from their recent loss to the Predators).