The New York Rangers basically have no chance of catching the Washington Capitals in the Metropolitan Division, but if they continue to play as hot as they’ve played in February, they’ll certainly be a team to look out for come playoff time.
- The Blackhawks are 8-3 in their last 11 games versus the Eastern Conference.
- The Rangers are 4-12 SU in their last 16 games after a win.
- OVER has cashed in nine of the Rangers’ last 11 games versus the Western Conference.
At online book Sportsbook, both the Blackhawks and Rangers are priced at -115 in moneyline markets. As far as the total is concerned, OVER 5 goals is -125 while UNDER 5 goals is -105.
The Rangers have gone 5-2 SU in the month of February and are coming off a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in their last contest. Netminder Henrik Lundqvist has stopped 146 of 155 shots faced and has one shutout en route to a 5-1 record in six February starts.
The Blackhawks have been somewhat tepid (by their standards) in the month, winning their first three games and then losing three-straight before crushing the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-2 in their last game Monday.
The Hawks have been getting hot on the road as they bring a three-game road win streak into Madison Square Garden Wednesday night. They’ll be eager to get that Central Division lead back, but when Henrik Lundqvist is on his game, he is a tough goalie to beat.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the New York Rangers as -120 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.8-1.8 result in favor of the Rangers today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Rangers bring a 32-18-6 record to the battle against the 37-18-5 Blackhawks. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen New York go 24-23-9 so far and the Blackhawks go 20-28-12. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Chicago injuries news.
The Blackhawks - Rangers odds would favor the Blackhawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. New York is rated No. 14 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Chicago is at No. 13.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New York Rangers No. 6-ranked offense (2.91 goals per game) against a Chicago Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.32 goals per game allowed. The Rangers Sportsbook has clicked at a 17.22% rate while the Blackhawks have a 80.84% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blackhawks were a 7-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Maple Leafs. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Chicago at -241 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
The Rangers were a 3-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Flyers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New York at -155 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Chicago is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games
- Chicago is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
- Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
- NY Rangers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- NY Rangers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
- NY Rangers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Minnesota, Sunday, February 21st
New York at Toronto, Thursday, February 18th
