Thanks to Mike, 22, BAD, AWR, LT & VB for stopping by. BOL this evening.
Over the L25 games, NYR rank higher than BUF in 12/15 inputs. NYR rank in the T10 in 9/15 inputs while BUF does in just 1/15. BUF ranks in the bottom third in 9/15 inputs while NYR do in just 4/15. NYR avg rank across all inputs is 13th while BUF is 22nd. Over the L25 games, I have NYR ranked 13 spots higher (14v27). Halak should go for the Rangers and he ranks 38th (+2.0) in GSAE while BUF is giving a kid from Northeastern his first NHL start. The Rangers have already clinched a playoff spot so motivation could play a factor here but after a 2-1 loss to NJD last night, I have to think they'll be motivated to get back in the win column vs a team they've beat in 10 of the L11 meetings. Over the L5 seasons, the NYR have the best record in the league as a road fave at 39-13 for a +23.6% ROI.
New York Rangers (-145)