The Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at Madison Square Garden. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Blackhawks vs Rangers prediction.
Blackhawks Nothing Besides Connor Bedard
The Blackhawks have not found a lot of success this season and outside of Connor Bedard this team isn’t very talented. In the last game against the Nashville Predators, the offense failed to score any goals and they lost 3-0. The Blackhawks are averaging 2.35 goals while their defense is giving up 3.76 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th while the defnese is ranked 31st. The Blackhawks on the season are averaging 2.35 goals while their defense is giving up 3.76 goals per game. On the season Bedard has thrown for 15 goals and added 18 assists so far this season.
How Do the Rangers Bounce Back?
The Rangers faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes and they looked awul. The Rangers scored only a goal while the defense gave up six goals. The Rangers defense hasn’t looked awful so it was a bit shocking that they struggled so much with the defense. The Rangers on the season is averaging 3.36 goals while their defense is giving up 2.77 goals per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. Artemi Panarin has scored 23 goals and added 28 assists so far this season.
Blackhawks vs Rangers Betting Prediction
The Blackhawks offense is averaging only 23.5 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Rangers defense overall is giving up 2.77 goals per game and they are going to lockdown here. Look for the Blackhawks to score a max of two goals and that isn’t going to be enough to keep this game close. Back the Rangers on the money line to cash here.