NHL Picks March 20: Rangers and Hurricanes Battle in Eastern Conference

The NHL regular season is nearing the conclusion with teams still battling for the best possible playoff seeding. There are several key matchups in store for March 20 with the Rangers and Hurricanes highlighting the action.

New York Rangers versus Carolina Hurricanes

The Hurricanes enter with the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference and the Rangers are 5th in the conference. New York is “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +27 on the Power Ranking Indicator, while the Hurricanes are “average” and +30, respectively. The Score Predictor likes the Hurricanes by a 3-2 margin with 78 percent confidence. Note that both teams are showing stability, at +21 on the Team Volatility Oscillator. I like Carolina at home in a game going “under” the line.

Dallas Stars versus Washington Capitals

Washington comes into play “burning hot” and 8th in the Eastern Conference, while Dallas is “average down” and 9th in the Western Conference. The Capitals have a +21 to +11 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. The teams have combined to play in games “over” the line in nine of the last 12 games. The Score Predictor has Washington by a 3-1 margin of victory with 52 percent confidence. The Team Volatility Oscillator shows the Stars are more stable at +11 to +6. Look for Washington to take care of home ice, winning by two goals in a game going “over” the line.

Winnipeg Jets versus Chicago Blackhawks

Winnipeg is looking for a final push for a chance at the playoffs. They enter 11th in the Western Conference and Chicago is 14th in the conference. Winnipeg has a +11 to +6 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Score Predictor has Chicago with a 4-3 margin of victory with 71 percent confidence. Both teams have been involved in games “over” the line in five of their last six. Chicago has been more consistently playing with regards to their favorite/underdog status. Go with Chicago to win, perhaps in overtime, and bet “over” the line.

Buffalo Sabres versus Vancouver Canucks

The Sabres are 4th in the Eastern Conference and face the Canucks who are currently 10th in the Western Conference. Buffalo has a +17 to +5 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “average up” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Both teams have been involved in games “over” the line over in the majority of their games lately. The Score Predictor likes Vancouver at home by a 4-2 score with 50 percent confidence. I like a high-scoring game going “over” the line but will pick the Sabres in a road win.

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