The New York Rangers land at the United Center to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks and this Original Six matchup will be the main event tonight for NHL bettors. Chicago has yet to find its form this season and dropped an ugly 7-5 loss at home to the Devils on Monday. The Blackhawks opened as -124 favorites and will need to dig deep to get the victory.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of the Rangers’ last 8 games.
- Patrick Kane has one goal in his last 8 games.
- Chicago is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home.
The first month of the season was a nightmare for the Rangers. With New York going 4-9 SU in its first 13 games, many experts wondered if goaltender Henrik Lundqvist was washed up and if the Rangers would miss the playoffs for the first time since 2009. Fast-forward to November and New York is undefeated at 5-0 SU and ATS and putting the NHL on notice. Hovering at +114 to get their seventh win in a row, the Rangers make an excellent moneyline wager for bettors.
Chicago has been abysmal by its standards this season. The perennial Stanley Cup contender is 1-3 SU in its last four games and 1-4 SU in its last five games at home. The Blackhawks are on the outside looking in for the playoff hunt currently and may be in trouble to make the postseason if they can’t turn it around. To pour more salt in the wound, the Blackhawks are 0-4 SU and ATS in their last four games at home against the Rangers. It may be best to fade the ’Hawks for the time being until they can show some signs of life.
The total opened at 6 in this matchup and it’s shaping up to be an UNDER. The total has gone UNDER in five of Chicago’s last six games at home. Also, the last four times the Rangers were in Chicago, the average total score was 3 and the UNDER hit each time. Don’t expect an offensive explosion in this contest.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting New York Rangers in this one, they Rangers listed earlier today as underdogs of +118 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those OVER/UNDER total betting saw the number open in the area of 6, depending on the book.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.4-2.5 win for the Rangers on Wednesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago Blackhawks sport a record of 8-8-2 heading into this matchup, while the New York Rangers sit at 9-7-2 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 9-8-1 for the Blackhawks and 12-6 for the Rangers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs New York injuries news.
This game puts the Blackhawks, most recently No. 22 in the OddsShark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Rangers, who rate a No. 6 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Chicago's No. 17-ranked offense, averaging 2.94 goals per game, against a Rangers defense that ranks No. 23 at 3.28 goals allowed. The Blackhawks power play is averaging 14.47% while the Rangers defense kills off 81.36% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, New York was a 4-2 Sportsbook at home against the Oilers. Bettors on New York at -115 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Chicago was a 7-5 loser in its last match at home against the Devils. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 12 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
- NY Rangers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- NY Rangers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Rangers' last 8 games
- NY Rangers is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- Chicago is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
- Chicago is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games
- Chicago is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Columbus, Friday, November 17
Chicago at Pittsburgh, Saturday, November 18
