Betting Guide for Game 1 of Rangers vs. Hurricanes in the 2022 NHL Eastern Conference Semifinals

The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoff series between the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes heads to Charlotte for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Wednesday night. Take a look at these 5 trend lines before making your pick.

Dimers.com NHL expert Glenn Kaplan weighs in on the factors in Game 1.

Game 1: New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes

Eastern Conference Semifinal

Wednesday May 18, 2022 7PM ET

Why the favorite Hurricanes will cover

The Hurricanes (-1.5) were 3-1 against the spread at home in the first round of the NHL 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins. Even though Carolina’s record against the spread was only 20-21 during the regular season, the Carolina Hurricanes feel more comfortable at home during these Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The New York Rangers are a different team on the road than they are at home.

Why the underdog Rangers will cover

New York Rangers' (+1.5) record against the spread on the road during the regular season was 23-18. Conversely the Carolina Hurricanes have not covered the spread in the last two games. Carolina is not great at covering the spread at home.

New York gets stellar goaltending from Igor Shesterkin.

Why Rangers vs. Hurricanes will go Over 5.5 Total Goals

The New York Rangers average 4 goals per game in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Carolina Hurricanes average 3.43 goals per game in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina scored at least five goals in three of the four home games in the first round against the Boston Bruins.

New York scored four or more goals in two of the road games in the first round against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Both the Rangers and the Hurricanes have talented players that can bury the puck in the back of the net.

DimersBOT Prediction: Over 5.5 Goals (55% probability) 🔥

Why Rangers vs. Hurricanes will stay Under 5.5 Total Goals

The goaltending match-up between Igor Shesterkin and Antti Raanta all of a sudden shut the door on high-powered offenses. It would be very hard to imagine that this hockey game goes under 5.5 total goals scored with the way the offenses are currently generating right now.

However, the blue lines on both hockey teams limits the shot and not give up quality chances and make sure their goaltenders makes the easy routine save.

The X-Factor: Seth Jarvis, Center, Carolina Hurricanes

Seth Jarvis is currently a very effective role player for the Carolina Hurricanes. He is only a rookie and is very talented offensively. Jarvis scored three goals and recorded two assists in the last series for Carolina. His plus/minus rating was -1, but that doesn’t matter that much.

When Jarvis is on the ice, he is all over the place and making an impact offensively. The New York Rangers blue line is shaky at various times and the Carolina Hurricanes and Seth Jarvis can make them pay for it big time also. 

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