Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers Prediction NHL Picks 12/9/24

The Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers meet Monday in NHL action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers Pick.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Jets and Bruins, and they play the Islanders, Devils, and Capitals next. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.41 goals per game and are scoring 23.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 10 goals, Connor Bedard has 15 assists and Taylor Hall has 50 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.19 goals per game and are killing 82.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 54 goals on 574 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 20 goals on 235 shots.

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers lost to the Kraken, beat the Penguins, and they play the Sabres, Kings, and Blues next. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.27 goals per game and are scoring 23.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 15 goals, Adam Fox has 22 assists, and Vincent Trocheck has 67 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3.04 goals per game and are killing 85.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 55 goals on 601 shots faced, and Jonathan Quick has given up 19 goals on 224 shots.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Rangers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The road team has won three of the Blackhawks’ last four games.
• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Blackhawks have won the first period in four of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers Prediction

The New York Rangers are going to be favored at home because the Blackhawks are simply one of the worst teams in the league with an offense that scares nobody. The Rangers have also won 7 of the last 8 games against the Blackhawks. The problem is the Rangers are a mess right now with losses in 7 of their last 9 games, and they allowed 7 goals against the Kraken last night. The Rangers should be favored, but they’re in no position to be this big of a favorite, regardless of competition. I’ll take a shot with the Blackhawks and a chance to make two times my money.