The third encounter between the New York Rangers (51-21-4) and Detroit Red Wings (37-30-8) will be held on Friday, April 5, at 7:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Rangers are the favorites with a moneyline of -140.

The Rangers have won four of their last five games and aim to increase their win streak. They are coming off a 4-3 triumph over the New Jersey Devils, which put them back on the winning side after losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2.

They currently lead the Metropolitan Division and need every win to maintain their lead. They are 24-11-4 on the road and showcase good momentum. Artemi Panarin ranks in the top sixth or better in offensive categories and leads the Rangers with 110 points, 45 goals, and 65 assists.

The Rangers put up 3.42 goals and take 31.1 shots each game to get there. Their power play percentage comes in at 25.8, as they have scored 59 goals and given up just 35 in those moments.

They allow opposing teams to average 2.78 goals on 29.5 shots each game. This is a solid margin of safety, but only if their offense can push forward. Their penalty-kill percentage is 83.7, slightly higher than the Red Wings.

With their most recent victory, the Red Wings finally snapped their four-game losing streak. This 4-2 showdown against the Tampa Bay Lightning marked their fifth consecutive road battle.

They are fifth in the Atlantic Division and much better at home (22-11-5) than on the road. Several players lead them in certain categories, with Dylan Larkin leading with 29 goals.

The Red Wings average 3.32 goals on 28.5 shots each game. Their power play percentage is 22.8, as they have scored 59 goals and allowed 45. If these situations occur, this should be a competitive matchup against the Ra fees.

Their defense has allowed 3.31 goals and 32.5 shots from opponents each game, which gives them no breathing room compared to their offense. This means they will need to rely heavily on their offense to stay ahead of the Rangers.

MyBookie has the latest NHL betting odds, with the New York Rangers as favorites to succeed on the road for this battle. The Rangers seek to finish the season sweep of the Red Wings, as they have won the first two games. So far, the average score has been the Rangers at 4.00 goals to the Red Wings at 2.50.