The New York Rangers (3-4-1) host the San Jose Sharks (0-4-2, losers of six in a row) at Madison Square Garden. The game on Thursday, Oct. 23 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our prediction for who will capture the win in Thursday's matchup.

Rangers vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final tally of Rangers 4, Sharks 1.

Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-298)
Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Rangers (-1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

The Rangers are 3-4-1 overall and -1-1 in overtime matchups.
New York has three points (1-1-1) in the three games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the two games this season the Rangers scored just one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
The Rangers have scored at least three goals three times, and are 3-0-0 in those games.
In the lone game when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
When it has outshot its opponent, New York is 1-2-1 (three points).
The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Rangers went 2-2-0 in those contests (four points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have a 0-4-2 record this season and are -2-2 in games that have needed overtime.
This season the Sharks recorded just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
The Sharks have scored at least three goals four times, posting two total points across those games.
San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and lost in overtime.
When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-2-0) this season.
The Sharks have been outshot by opponents four times this season, and earned just two points in those games.

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