The Rangers and Blackhawks are set to face off at 8:30 ET on NBCS. The Blackhawks will host the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Rangers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Blackhawks at DraftKings. The game’s over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.
New York Rangers Preview
With a record of 32-16-3, the Rangers are currently in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, New York has gone 6-4 and has won their last three games in a row. On the road, the Rangers are 15-9-3 and have been favored in 40 of their 51 games, going 25-13-2 as the favorite.
Over their last five games, the Rangers have gone 3-2 and have a record of 17-9 against other Eastern Conference teams. For the season, New York has scored 67 points and has a puck line record of 7-3-1 when they are the underdog.
For their offensive performance, the Rangers come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 11th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 9th in the league. This season, the Rangers are 22-11 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 10-4 record.
Goalie Igor Shesterkin gets the start and has made 32 starts this season. His record at this point is 19-12, and his save percentage is 0.825%.
Chicago Blackhawks Preview
At home this season, the Blackhawks have gone 10-12-1, and in the Central Division, they are in 8th place with a record of 3-14. Chicago is currently on a five-game losing streak and has gone 0-5 in their last five games and 2-8 in their last ten contests. For the year, the Blackhawks have a record of 14-35-2, and in the Western Conference, they are in 16th place.
As the underdog, Chicago has gone 13-34-2, and they have lost five straight games when not favored. In the conference, the Blackhawks have gone 8-23, and they have dropped three in a row. For the season, Chicago has scored 30 points.
For their offensive performance, the Blackhawks come in averaging 2.1 goals per game this season, which is 32nd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 30th in the league. Coming into the game, the Blackhawks have a 1-11 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 13-22.
Entering the game, goalie Petr Mrazek has started 33 games this season. His current record stands at 12-20, and his save percentage is 0.961%.
In their two matchups last season, the Rangers and Blackhawks split their series. In additon to splitting their game straight-up, the teams split their series against the puck line.
In their two matchups last season, the Rangers and Blackhawks split their series. In additon to splitting their game straight-up, the teams split their series against the puck line.
How to Bet Blackhawks vs. Rangers in New York
When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Blackhawks to cover. Even in the event of a Rangers victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Blackhawks should cover the puck line. If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Blackhawks +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 5.5