NY Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 12-9-24 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a NY Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 9th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

NY Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 14-11-1 this year after they lost to Seattle by a score of 7-5 in their last game. New York led 3-1 in the second period, but they allowed the next five goals in the game for the loss. The Rangers outshot Seattle by a total of 37-22, won 62.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Chytil, Lafreniere, Smith, Trocheck, and Miller, while Quick stopped 15 out of 21 shots in the loss.

Prior to that game, the Rangers defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 4-2 but did lose to New Jersey by a score of 5-1 before that. New York has scored 3.20 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 22.4% on the power play and 86.4% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 15 goals, 19 assists, and 84 shots on goal, while Igor Shesterkin is 9-9-1 with a 2.99 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage this year. The Rangers will meet the Sabres after this game.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 8-17-2 this season after they lost to Winnipeg by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Chicago led 2-1 after the first period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 29-14, won 52.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Martinez and Vlasic, while Soderblom stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks lost four games in a row against Boston, Toronto, Columbus, and Minnesota. Chicago has scored 2.41 goals per game and they have allowed 3.19 goals against per game, while also going 23.9% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with five goals, 15 assists, and 68 shots on goal, while Arvid Soderblom is 1-6-1 with a 2.60 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage this year. 

Why the Rangers will beat the Blackhawks

• The Rangers have won each of their last 12 games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss.
• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last 11 road games following a home loss.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six road games following a home loss.
• The Blackhawks have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games following a loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Blackhawks’ last seven road games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Rangers’ last six games as favorites following a home loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last 11 games between the Blackhawks and Rangers.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games following a loss.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Vincent Trocheck has scored a goal in each of the Rangers’ last four games as favorites.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances against the Blackhawks.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances with his team as a favorite against the Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Seth Jones has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances at Madison Square Garden.
• Craig Smith has recorded a point in each of his last four appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.

NY Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 

Chicago comes into this matchup on a five-game losing streak and they have scored two goals or fewer in three straight. The Blackhawks are 4-9-2 on the road this year, while the Rangers are 7-6-1 at home. New York is also struggling right now, as they have lost seven of their last nine games, and just allowed seven goals to Seattle on Sunday. I really don’t like how either team is playing right now, but I think the Rangers on the puck line is the way to go.