RANGERS vs. SENATORS
Take: RANGERS +135 (Series)
I like the Rangers to win Game Two and even up this series with Ottawa. But I don’t really like the concept of laying a price on the road with the Rangers, which is what I would now have to do.
Makes more sense to me to play them in the series at a nice plus price. If I’m right about them winning this game, I’ll have some really nice value at +135 with the series even and heading back to MSG. If Ottawa beats the Rangers to go up 2-0, I’ll at least still have some life in the series.
As for the game itself, the Rangers have been at their best all season when playing on the road off a loss. This Senators team is playing very well right now, so this is by no means a cinch. But I still feel the Rangers have a good chance to get this series, and I’m going to take the series shot here at a nice number.