New York Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction NHL Picks 1/5/25

The New York Rangers and the Chicago Blackhawks meet Sunday in NHL action from the United Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Rangers vs. Chicago Blackhawks prediction.

New York Rangers Recap

The New York Rangers come into this game looking to bounce back from a 7-4 loss to the Washington Capitals last time out to fall to 17-20-1 on the year. After this game, the Rangers will head home for a matchup with the Dallas Stars.

Rangers Looking To Get Back On Track

Artemi Panarin has a team-high 39 points with 16 goals and 23 assists while Alexis Lafreniere has 21 points with 9 goals and 12 assists on the year. Adam Fox has 27 assists while Mika Zibanejad has 22 points with 7 goals and 15 assists and Will Cuylle added 24 points with 11 goals and 13 assists. In goal for the Rangers, Igor Shesterkin is 11-15-1 with a 3.10 GAA and a .906 save percentage while Jonathan Quick is 6-5 with a 2.83 GAA and a .903 save percentage this season.

Why the New York Rangers will win

• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last seven day games following a win.
• The Rangers have won each of their last four games at United Center.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in five of the Rangers’ last six games.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six day games.

Chicago Blackhawks Recap

The Chicago Blackhawks come into this game looking to build on a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens last time out to improve to 13-24-2 on the year. After this game, the Blackhawks will play host to the Colorado Avalanche. 

Blackhawks Looking To Build Momentum

Connor Bedard has a team-high 34 points with 10 goals and a team-high 24 assists while Ryan Donato has 22 points with 11 goals. Teuvo Teravainen has 25 points with 7 goals and 18 assists while Taylor Hall has 21 points split between 8 goals and 13 assists and Alex Vlasic has 17 points with 15 assists. Tyler Bertuzzi also has 20 points with 13 goals and 7 assists. Petr Mrazek has gone 7-14-1 with a 3.23 GAA and an .893 save percentage in goal for the Blackhawks while Arvid Soderblom is 6-9-1 with a 2.73 GAA and a .910 save percentage as well on the year.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Rangers have lost each of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The underdogs have won four of the Blackhawks’ last five games at United Center.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven day games.
• The home team has covered the puck line in four of the Rangers’ last five games.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last four games between the Rangers and Blackhawks at United Center has gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Rangers’ last four games against Central Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.

Rangers vs. Blackhawks Prediction

I’m on the Rangers here. This is really their last chance for me to really get back on track as they’re the clear better team here with edges across the board in every facet of the game. If they can’t beat the Blackhawks who are still one of the worst teams in the NHL, this team has bigger problems than we think. I keep telling myself it’s only a matter of time before the Rangers get right as they have a world-class goalie and a talented roster across the board, and they should be able to get the win here. Give me the Rangers.